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Can you summarize TNCO 71-6-102?
Adult Protection > Part definitions.
Short Summary
This part of the Tennessee Code governs programs and services for abused persons, specifically focusing on adult protection. The document defines ‘abuse or neglect’ as the infliction of physical pain, injury, or mental anguish, or the deprivation of necessary services by a caretaker. It also includes situations where an adult is unable to provide or obtain necessary services for their health or welfare. The document clarifies that reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for treatment, in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing, does not constitute abuse or neglect. Additionally, it states that terminally ill persons with an unrevoked living will, in accordance with the Tennessee Right to Natural Death Act, are not required to receive medical care if it conflicts with the terms of the living will. The document further defines ‘abuse or neglect’ to include knowingly abandoning or failing to provide planned transportation for an adult who is unable to protect or care for themselves without assistance or supervision. The document also provides definitions for terms such as ‘adult,’ ‘advanced age,’ ‘capacity to consent,’ ‘caretaker,’ ‘commissioner,’ ‘department,’ ’exploitation,’ ‘imminent danger,’ ‘investigation,’ ‘protective services,’ ‘relative,’ and ‘sexual abuse.’ No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Adults who are abused, neglected, or exploited
What does it govern?
Programs and Services for Abused Persons >> Adult Protection
What are exemptions?
Persons who rely on spiritual means through prayer alone for treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing, terminally ill persons with an unrevoked living will that conflicts with the provision of medical care
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Tennessee