§ 34-6-308. Liability for Reliance on Power of Attorney
No person, school official, or health care provider who acts in good faith reliance on a power of attorney for care of a minor child to enroll the child in school or to provide medical, dental, or mental health care, without actual knowledge of facts contrary to those authorized, is subject to criminal liability or […]
§ 34-6-309. Residence Change
If the minor child ceases to reside with the caregiver, then the caregiver shall notify any person, school, or health care provider that has been provided the power of attorney for care of a minor child.
§ 34-6-310. No Obligation to Inquire or Investigate
A person who relies on the power of attorney for care of a minor child has no obligation to make any further inquiry or investigation. Nothing in this part shall relieve any individual from liability for violations of other provisions of law.
§ 34-6-401. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Health care” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 11, part 18; “Health care decisions” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act; “Health care institution” has the […]
§ 34-6-402. Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minors — From Whom Obtained — Persons Standing in Loco Parentis — Affidavit
Health care decisions for an unemancipated minor child may be obtained from persons with authority to consent, including the appointed guardian or legal custodian, or the individual to whom the minor’s custodial parent or legal guardian has given a signed authorization to make health care decisions through a military power of attorney or a limited […]
§ 34-6-403. Scope of Power of Person Standing in Loco Parentis to Make Health Care Decisions — Limitations
The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian may, but is not required to, convey in loco parentis standing to another adult if there is no order of any court in effect from any jurisdiction, including an order of protection, custody order, or parenting plan, that would prohibit the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian or the […]
§ 34-6-216. Attorney in Fact Other Than Parent
If a valid durable power of attorney for health care, executed pursuant to this part, designates a person other than a child’s parent to consent to treatments or procedures, the power of attorney shall control.
§ 34-6-217. Effect and Interpretation of Durable Powers of Attorney
A durable power of attorney for health care entered into before July 1, 2004, under this part shall be given effect and interpreted in accord with this part. A durable power of attorney for health care entered into on or after July 1, 2004, that evidences an intent that it is entered into under this […]
§ 34-6-218. Release of Personal Health Information to Determine Capacity
Where it is necessary, under the terms of a durable power of attorney to determine the mental or physical incapacity of a patient, a healthcare provider may release personal health information to a licensed physician or licensed attorney at law if the physician or attorney at law signs and furnishes the healthcare provider with an […]
§ 34-6-301. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Act.”