Physician-Patient Communication (Medical Practice Act confidentiality)

Texas Physician-Patient Confidentiality
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Makes 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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