Section 0940-05-16-.23 - USE OF PSYCHOSURGERY(1) Facilities which perform or arrange for psychosurgery or other surgical procedures for the intervention in or alteration of a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder must assure the following:(a) Written, informed consent must be obtained from the patient or guardian. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Psychosurgery or other surgical procedures may not be performed on minors;(b) Clinical justification for the use of psychosurgery or other surgical procedures must be documented in the patient's record and must reflect consideration of other less-intrusive treatments; and(c) The decision to perform psychosurgery or other surgical procedures must be made following consultation with a psychiatrist and a neurosurgeon.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-16-.23
Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.