137.004 – HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 137.004
Summary
This law requires health care providers to follow a mental health treatment declaration when a patient is incapacitated. If the patient is capable, providers must continue to seek their informed consent for treatment decisions.
Applies to health care providers treating incapacitated patients.
Providers must follow mental health treatment declarations.
Informed consent is required if the patient is capable.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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