A physician or mental health service provider who administers or does not administer mental health treatment as provided in and in good faith reliance on the validity of a declaration is not subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability or professional disciplinary action based on a subsequent finding of the declaration's invalidity.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 10 - Declarations for Mental Health Treatment
§ 33-6-1001. Declaration for Mental Health Treatment Authorized — Contents
§ 33-6-1002. “Incapable of Making Mental Health Treatment Decisions” Defined
§ 33-6-1006. Care Contrary to Declaration — Authorization by Review Committee — Emergency
§ 33-6-1007. Declaration Superior to Powers of Conservator
§ 33-6-1009. Effect of Declarations Executed in Another State
§ 33-6-1010. Incorporation Into Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
§ 33-6-1011. Immunity for Actions Taken or Not Taken in Good Faith Reliance on Declaraton