Senate Bill 2048 amends Tennessee law to allow licensed nurse practitioners and licensed physician assistants, who meet the qualifications of an expert under the Tennessee Rules of Evidence, to provide testimony in civil actions regarding medical diagnoses, care provided, treatment charges, and the medical cause of injuries or conditions. However, this provision explicitly excludes health care liability actions and workers' compensation claims, meaning these practitioners cannot testify in those specific contexts.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that advance practice registered nurses and physician assistants are not permitted to be included on workers' compensation panels or to provide testimony related to an injured worker's medical impairment or disability ratings, nor can they address whether an injury is work-related. This legislation aims to delineate the scope of expert testimony allowed from these medical professionals while maintaining restrictions in certain legal contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24-7-115