The duty imposed by § 52-3-203 may be discharged by the qualified mental health professional or behavior analyst by:(1) Informing the clearly identified victim of the threat;(2) Having the person supported admitted on a voluntary basis to a hospital;(3) Taking steps to seek admission of the person supported to a hospital or treatment resource on an involuntary basis pursuant to chapter 5 of this title; or(4) Pursuing a course of action consistent with current professional standards that will discharge the duty.Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
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