Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Guardianship
  4. Power of Attorney
  5. Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children
  6. Part Definitions

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As used in this part:

  1. “Health care” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 11, part 18;
  2. “Health care decisions” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
  3. “Health care institution” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
  4. “Health care provider” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
  5. “In loco parentis” means “in the place of a parent” and refers to the legal responsibility taken by a person or organization to assume some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent or legal guardian; and
  6. “Reasonably available” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act.


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