Tennessee Code 68-11-1813 – Copies have same effect as originals
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-11-1813
- Advance directive: means an individual instruction or a written statement relating to the subsequent provision of health care for the individual, including, but not limited to, a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care. See Tennessee Code 68-11-1802
- Surrogate: means an individual, other than a patient's agent or guardian, authorized under this part to make a health care decision for the patient. See Tennessee Code 68-11-1802
- written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
A copy of a written advance directive, revocation of an advance directive, or designation or disqualification of a surrogate has the same effect as the original.