(a) Any licensed physician may perform emergency medical or surgical treatment on a minor, despite the absence of parental consent or court order, where such physician has a good faith belief that delay in rendering emergency care would, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, result in a serious threat to the life of the minor or a serious worsening of such minor’s medical condition and that such emergency treatment is necessary to save the minor’s life or prevent further deterioration of the minor’s condition.
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-6-222
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Minor: means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Such treatment shall be commenced only after a reasonable effort is made to notify the minor’s parents or guardian, if known or readily ascertainable.(c) Any physician rendering emergency care to a minor pursuant to this section shall not be liable for civil damages, except such damages as may result from the negligence of the physician in rendering such care.
