Bill > SB1753

This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify and expand the definitions related to the practice of medicine and osteopathic medicine. Specifically, it adds "clinical informatics," "lifestyle medicine," and "medical virtualist" to a list of terms that individuals can use to indicate they are practicing medicine, ensuring these emerging fields are recognized. The bill also clarifies that determining the clinical appropriateness of a treatment or procedure based on symptoms and diagnosis falls under the practice of medicine and osteopathic medicine, while explicitly stating this clarification does not create new legal claims or apply to administrative tasks or certain state employee decisions. Additionally, it reaffirms that this chapter does not prevent other licensed healthcare professionals, such as dentists or nurses, from practicing their respective professions within the law.