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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 34 - Guardianship
Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney
Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children
§ 34-6-401. Part Definitions
Universal Citation: TN Code § 34-6-401 (2021)
As used in this part:
- “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;
- “Health care decisions” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
- “Health care institution” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
- “Health care provider” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
- “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
- “Reasonably available” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act.
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