Amends TCA Title 63.
This bill prohibits a person from using the title "anesthesiologist" or another title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession, to indicate or imply the person is a practicing anesthesiologist unless the person is:<br /> <br /> (1) A physician who: is actively licensed by the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic examination; has completed a residency in anesthesiology; and has a practice that is primarily limited to anesthesiology, including nerve block; or <br /> <br /> (2) A dentist licensed in this state who completed a residency program in anesthesiology at an accredited medical school in years 1963 through 1977. <br />
This bill prohibits a person from using the title "anesthesiologist" or another title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person's name, occupation, or profession, to indicate or imply the person is a practicing anesthesiologist unless the person is:<br /> <br /> (1) A physician who: is actively licensed by the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic examination; has completed a residency in anesthesiology; and has a practice that is primarily limited to anesthesiology, including nerve block; or <br /> <br /> (2) A dentist licensed in this state who completed a residency program in anesthesiology at an accredited medical school in years 1963 through 1977. <br />
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Haile, Ferrell
112th General Assembly
February 9, 2021
February 11, 2021
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee