Tennessee § 68-11-1810 - Liability.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-11-1810 — Liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-11-1810. Liability.
A health care provider or institution acting in good faith and in accordance with generally accepted health care standards applicable to the health care provider or institution is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct for: Complying with a health care decision of a person apparently having authority to make a health care decision for a patient, including a decision to withhold or withdraw health care; Declining to comply with a health care decision of a person based on a belief that the person then lacked authority; or Complying with an advance directive and assuming that the directive was valid when made and that it had not been revoked or terminated. An individual acting as agent or surrogate under this part is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct for health care decisions made in good faith. A person identifying a surrogate under this part is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct for such identification made in good faith. Acts 2004, ch. 862, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 68-11-1810
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-11-1810 cover?
Section 68-11-1810 ("Liability.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 68-11-1810?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-11-1810" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 68-11-1810 apply to my situation?
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