Tex. Occ. Code § 107.104 · Subchapter C. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PATIENTS
DOCUMENTATION AND CONSULTATION REQUIRED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
To ensure that a prescribed dangerous drug or controlled substance is not diverted to another use and to ensure the appropriateness of the treatment of the patient's targeted symptoms, the physician shall:
(1) specifically document:
(A) the understanding between the physician and patient about the patient's prescribed treatment;
(B) the name of the drug or substance prescribed;
(C) the dosage and method of taking the prescribed drug or substance;
(D) the number of dose units prescribed; and
(E) the frequency of prescribing and dispensing the drug or substance; and
(2) consult with a psychologist, psychiatrist, expert in the treatment of addictions, or other health care professional, as appropriate.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.002(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.107.htm
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