Amends TCA Title 29; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB1872 establishes a civil cause of action against healthcare professionals for individuals who suffer injuries from medical procedures that were consented to under coercion by the healthcare provider. The bill affects patients and their legal representatives who may seek recourse for injuries sustained due to such coerced consent. Key provisions include the allowance for claims based on the coercive actions of healthcare professionals in obtaining consent for medical procedures.
Tennessee HB1872 establishes a civil cause of action against healthcare professionals for individuals who suffer injuries from medical procedures that were consented to under coercion by the healthcare provider. The bill affects patients and their legal representatives who may seek recourse for injuries sustained due to such coerced consent. Key provisions include the allowance for claims based on the coercive actions of healthcare professionals in obtaining consent for medical procedures.
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