Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-11-1808

(1) Comply with an individual instruction of the patient and with a reasonable interpretation of that instruction made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient; and

(2) Comply with a health care decision for the patient made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient to the same extent as if the decision had been made by the patient while having capacity.

(1) Is contrary to a policy of the institution that is based on reasons of conscience; and

(2) The policy was timely communicated to the patient or to a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient.

(1) Promptly so inform the patient, if possible, and any person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient;

(2) Provide continuing care to the patient until a transfer can be effected or until the determination has been made that transfer cannot be effected;

(3) Unless the patient or person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient refuses assistance, immediately make all reasonable efforts to assist in the transfer of the patient to another health care provider or institution that is willing to comply with the instruction or decision; and

(4) If a transfer cannot be effected, the health care provider or institution shall not be compelled to comply.