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Tennessee Advance Directive Form

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Updated August 20, 2025

A Tennessee advance directive is a document used to inform medical staff how to treat a person in case that person is incapacitated. It allows a declarant to choose a healthcare agent and communicate their preferences for end-of-life care.

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Cumberland Medical Center

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Tennessee.gov Version

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Spanish (Español) Version

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Vanderbilt Health

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Registration

Tennessee does not have an advance directive registry. After creating an advance directive, the principal should provide copies to their physician and their health care representative.

Revocation

An individual with capacity may revoke all or part of an advance directive, other than the designation of an agent, at any time and in any manner that communicates their intent to revoke.[2]

State Definition

“Advance directive” means an individual instruction or a written statement relating to the subsequent provision of health care for the individual, including, but not limited to, a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care.[3]

Statutory Form

There is no required statutory form of an advance directive under Tennessee law.

Sample

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