Tennessee § 63-6-222 - Emergency treatment of minors.

§ 63-6-222. Emergency treatment of minors.

Any licensed physician may perform emergency medical or surgical treatment on a minor, despite the absence of parental consent or court order, where such physician has a good faith belief that delay in rendering emergency care would, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, result in a serious threat to the life of the minor or a serious worsening of such minor's medical condition and that such emergency treatment is necessary to save the minor's life or prevent further deterioration of the minor's condition. Such treatment shall be commenced only after a reasonable effort is made to notify the minor's parents or guardian, if known or readily ascertainable. Any physician rendering emergency care to a minor pursuant to this section shall not be liable for civil damages, except such damages as may result from the negligence of the physician in rendering such care. Acts 1981, ch. 242, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-630. Cross-References. Courses in detection and treatment of child sexual abuse, § 49-7-117 . “Good Samaritan Law,” § 63-6-218 . Prenatal care for minors, § 63-6-223 . Treatment of juvenile drug users, § 63-6-220 .