Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-6-502

(1) The physician has a duty to disclose to the patient or referring colleagues such physician's ownership interest in the facility or therapy at the time of referral and prior to utilization;

(2) The physician shall not exploit the patient in any way, as by inappropriate or unnecessary utilization;

(3) The physician's activities shall be in strict conformity with the law;

(4) The patient shall have free choice either to use the physician's proprietary facility or therapy or to seek the needed medical services elsewhere; and

(5) When a physician's commercial interest conflicts so greatly with the patient's interest as to be incompatible, the physician shall make alternative arrangements for the care of the patient.