Texas Occupations Code - Section 154.003. Information For Physicians
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§ 154.003. INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS. (a) The board
shall disseminate at least twice a year and at other times
determined necessary by the board information of significant
interest to the physicians of this state. The information must
include summaries of:
(1) disciplinary orders made against physicians
licensed in this state;
(2) board activities and functions;
(3) pertinent changes in this subtitle or board rules;
and
(4) attorney general opinions.
(b) The requirements of this section are in addition to the
reporting requirements imposed under Section 164.060.
(c) The board shall disseminate the information to:
(1) each physician practicing in this state;
(2) each health care entity and other board-designated
health care institution operating in this state;
(3) each member of a health-related legislative
committee;
(4) a member of the public who submits a written
request; and
(5) public libraries throughout this state.
(d) Except as provided by this subsection, the board shall
publish information regarding errors in and reversals of
disciplinary actions taken by the board. The information to be
published under this subsection includes instances in which a
disciplinary action initiated by the board is overturned by a
court. The board shall disseminate the information under this
subsection in the same format, size, style, and manner as the
information regarding the original action by the board was
disseminated. The board may not publish information under this
subsection if the physician who was the subject of the disciplinary
action requests that the information not be published.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended
by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 269, § 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Section: 153.054 153.055 153.056 153.057 153.058 154.001 154.002 154.003 154.004 154.005 154.006 154.051 154.052 154.053 154.054
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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