The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe a uniform assessment process as required by T.C.A. § 33-3- 217, to determine whether a patient with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance lacks capacity to make informed decisions on issues within the meaning of T.C.A. § 33-3-218 and Rule Chapter 0940-01-

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Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-101, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2- 302, 33-3-217, and 33-3-218. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 29, 2005; effective March 14, 2006. Amendments filed December 22, 2025; effective March 22, 2026.