Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 9.
Tennessee SB1753 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 63, Chapters 6 and 9 by adding the terms "clinical informatics," "lifestyle medicine," and "medical virtualist" to the list of designations that individuals may use to suggest they are practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine. This bill affects healthcare professionals by expanding the terminology they can use in their practice. The key provision is the inclusion of these specific terms, which may influence public perception of their qualifications and areas of expertise.
Tennessee SB1753 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 63, Chapters 6 and 9 by adding the terms "clinical informatics," "lifestyle medicine," and "medical virtualist" to the list of designations that individuals may use to suggest they are practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine. This bill affects healthcare professionals by expanding the terminology they can use in their practice. The key provision is the inclusion of these specific terms, which may influence public perception of their qualifications and areas of expertise.
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