Tennessee Statutes
§ 33-6-1002 — "Incapable of making mental health treatment decisions" defined
Tennessee·Title 33
IF AND ONLY IF (1) (A) a court determines in a proceeding to appoint a conservator under title 34, chapters 1 and 3, that a person is currently unable to make an informed decision about mental health treatment as shown by the fact that the person is not able to understand the proposed procedure, its risks and benefits, and the available alternative procedures due to a diagnosed mental illness, OR (B) (i) (a) two (2) physicians examine a person, OR (b) a physician with expertise in psychiatry by training, education, or experience and a psychologist designated as a health service provider examine a person, AND (ii) the examiners determine that the person is currently unable to make an informed decision about mental health treatment as shown by the fact that the person is not able to understa
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Legislative History
Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1; 2002, ch. 730, § 49.
Nearby Sections
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§ 33-1-101
Title definitions§ 33-1-201
Responsibilities of department - State policy toward mental illness or serious emotional disturbance§ 33-1-202
Statement of values underlying title§ 33-1-203
Principles of service§ 33-1-204
Unnecessary entitlements not created§ 33-1-303
Powers of commissioner§ 33-1-304
Duties of commissioner§ 33-1-308
Interagency agreements§ 33-1-309
Adoption of rules