As used in this part:

(1) “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;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 34-6-401

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: means any individual, nonhuman entity or governmental agency. See Tennessee Code 34-1-101
(2) “Health care decisions” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
(3) “Health care institution” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
(4) “Health care provider” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;
(5) “In loco parentis” means “in the place of a parent” and refers to the legal responsibility taken by a person or organization to assume some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent or legal guardian; and
(6) “Reasonably available” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act.
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