(a) Neither a physician nor a nurse who, in good faith, gives orders or instructions to emergency medical services personnel, operating within their technical abilities for emergency care authorized by this part, nor any personnel following such orders, shall be liable civilly or criminally by reason of having issued or followed the orders except insofar as the rules of law of negligence are applicable.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-140-312

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Emergency medical services personnel: means individuals certified or licensed by the emergency medical services board in accordance with various categories and classifications of licenses or certificates that the board establishes. See Tennessee Code 68-140-302
  • Person: means any individual, association, organization or any other business entity, either profit or nonprofit, any state or local governmental entity, and federal agencies to the extent permitted by federal law. See Tennessee Code 68-140-302
(b) Emergency medical services personnel shall not be liable for trespass when rendering services in good faith in compliance with this part. Any person who in good faith reports any alleged violations of this part shall not be civilly liable for damages.
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