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This bill establishes new regulations for physicians and podiatrists regarding self-treatment and treatment of their immediate family members. The legislation defines "immediate family" broadly as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or anyone with whom the physician has a personal connection that could compromise professional judgment. It prohibits physicians from prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication to themselves or their immediate family, with specific exceptions. Physicians are completely banned from prescribing scheduled drugs (controlled substances classified in Schedules I through V of the federal Controlled Substances Act) to themselves or family members. However, the bill allows physicians to treat immediate family members in two scenarios: first, in minor, self-limited, short-term, or urgent emergency situations, and second, when no other healthcare provider is available within 30 miles of the physician's primary practice site. The bill requires physicians to maintain detailed records of any such treatments. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of protecting public welfare by ensuring objective and appropriate medical care.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1205&ga=114