Tennessee § 68-5-113 - Cytomegalovirus — Information — Liability.
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§ 68-5-113. Cytomegalovirus — Information — Liability.
As used in this section, “CMV” means cytomegalovirus. If a healthcare provider as defined by § 63-6-703, who assumes responsibility for the prenatal care of either pregnant women during gestation or women who may become pregnant, has determined that a patient is at risk of contracting CMV, the healthcare provider or the healthcare provider's facility shall inform that patient regarding: The incidence of CMV; The transmission of CMV to at-risk women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant; Birth defects caused by congenital CMV; Methods of diagnosing congenital CMV; and Available preventative measures. Healthcare providers covered under subsection (b) are encouraged to provide all other patients with information identifying where the patients can learn about CMV. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create or impose liability for failing to comply with the requirements of this section. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to create a duty of care or other legal obligation beyond the requirements set forth in this section. Acts 2016, ch. 625, § 1. Effective Dates. Acts 2016, ch. 625, § 2. July 1, 2016.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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