Texas Occupations Code

§ 206.309 — PROTECTION OF PATIENT IDENTITY

OC § 206.309Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part C. OTHER PROFESSIONS PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES · Ch. 206. SURGICAL ASSISTANTS · Art. G. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

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In a disciplinary investigation or proceeding conducted under this chapter, the medical board shall protect the identity of each patient whose medical records are examined and used in a public proceeding unless the patient:

(1)testifies in the public proceeding; or

(2)submits a written release in regard to the patient's records or identity.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1014, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.