Tennessee HB0853 amends healthcare laws to require parental consent for minor treatments, with exceptions for emergencies.
Tennessee HB0853 amends several sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to change healthcare treatment rules for minors. It requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent from a parent or legal guardian before providing medical treatment to a minor, except in emergencies. It also allows physicians to perform emergency medical treatment on minors without parental consent. The bill grants parents or legal guardians access to all health and medical records of the minor, including those related to treatments provided without parental consent. It takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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