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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 34. Guardianship § 34-6-401 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-34-guardianship/tn-code-sect-34-6-401/
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