2015 Tennessee Code
Title 34 - Guardianship
Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney
Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children
§ 34-6-404 - Effect of in loco parentis standing.
In loco parentis standing:
(1) Does not affect the rights and responsibilities of an unemancipated minor's parents or legal guardian or legal custodian regarding the care, custody, and control of the minor;
(2) Does not affect the rights of an unemancipated minor to make health care decisions in accordance with existing law; and
(3) Does not grant legal custody of the minor or authority to consent to the marriage or adoption of the minor.
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