A physician shall examine the person as soon as practicable but at least within six (6) hours after the person arrives at the treatment resource.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 3 - Persons With Severe Impairments
§ 33-6-301. “Severe Impairment” Defined
§ 33-6-303. Examination of Person
§ 33-6-304. Detention Following Finding of Severe Impairment
§ 33-6-305. Extended Detention After Confirmation of Initial Finding
§ 33-6-306. Notice of Status and Rights as Service Recipient
§ 33-6-307. Request for Release
§ 33-6-308. Release of Person No Longer in Need of Immediate Care
§ 33-6-309. Admission of Person to Treatment Facility Beyond Seventy-Two Hour Period
§ 33-6-310. Monitoring of Admissions to Ensure Service Recipients' Rights
§ 33-6-311. Service Under This Part Not Substitute for Outpatient Care