Amends TCA Title 29; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB2031 establishes a civil cause of action for individuals who suffer injuries from medical procedures if their consent was obtained through coercion by a healthcare professional. This bill affects healthcare professionals and patients, including parents, guardians, or legal representatives of patients. Key provisions include the ability for affected individuals to seek legal recourse specifically when coercion is a factor in the consent process for medical procedures.
Tennessee SB2031 establishes a civil cause of action for individuals who suffer injuries from medical procedures if their consent was obtained through coercion by a healthcare professional. This bill affects healthcare professionals and patients, including parents, guardians, or legal representatives of patients. Key provisions include the ability for affected individuals to seek legal recourse specifically when coercion is a factor in the consent process for medical procedures.
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