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Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-11-1807

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Absent a court order to the contrary, a guardian shall comply with the patient's individual instructions and may not revoke the patient's advance directive.

(b) Absent a court order to the contrary, a health care decision of an agent takes precedence over that of a guardian.

(c) A health care decision made by a guardian for the patient is effective without judicial approval.

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