Texas Occupations Code

§ 604.207 — PROTECTION OF PATIENT IDENTITY

OC § 604.207Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part K. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT · Ch. 604. RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS · Art. E. PROHIBITED PRACTICES AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

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In a disciplinary investigation or proceeding conducted under this chapter, the advisory 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.186, eff. September 1, 2015.