The determination and pronouncement of death may be made by a physician assistant licensed under title 63, chapter 19, part 1, so long as this task is expressly included in the written protocol developed jointly by the physician assistant and the collaborating physician setting forth the range of services that may be performed by that physician assistant.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 3 - Vital Records Act of 1977
§ 68-3-501. Uniform Determination of Death Act
§ 68-3-502. Death Registration
§ 68-3-507. Moving Body From Place of Death
§ 68-3-509. Commemorative Certificates of Nonviable Birth
§ 68-3-511. Death Determination and Pronouncement by Registered Nurse
§ 68-3-512. Death Determination and Pronouncement by Physician Assistant