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2018 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Health
Chapter 11 - Health Facilities and Resources
Part 18 - Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act
§ 68-11-1815. Court jurisdiction.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 68-11-1815 (2018)
On petition of a patient, the patient's agent, guardian, or surrogate, a health care provider or institution involved with the patient's care, or an individual described in § 68-11-1806(c)(5), a court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin or direct a health care decision or order other equitable relief. A proceeding under this section shall be expedited on the court's civil dockets.
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