Physician-Patient Communication (Medical Practice Act confidentiality)
Texas Physician-Patient ConfidentialityMakes physician-patient communications and physician records of identity, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment confidential and privileged, with listed exceptions, and gives patients a right to copies within 15 business days of written consent. S.B. 922 (2025) delays online release of sensitive test results such as possible cancer findings and genetic markers until the third day after they are finalized.
Jurisdiction
Texas
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
9/1/1999
Enforcing Authority
Texas Medical Board; aggrieved patients
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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