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Tenn. Code Ann. § 32-11-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Right to Natural Death Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 32-11-102 Legislative intent
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(a) The general assembly declares it to be the law of the state that every person has the fundamental and inherent right to die naturally with as much dignity as circumstances permit and to accept, refuse, withdraw from, or otherwise control decisions relating to the rendering of…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 32-11-103 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Competent person” means an individual who is able to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a decision to accept or refuse treatment;(2) “Declarant” means an individual who declares a living…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 32-11-104 Execution of declaration
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(a) Any competent adult person may execute a declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of medical care to the person, to become effective on loss of competency. The declaration must be in writing and signed by the principal. The declaration is valid if the principal's s…
