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(a) Subject to Sections 166.205(d), 166.207, and 166.208 and Subsection (c), a physician, physician assistant, nurse, or other person commits an offense if, with the specific intent to violate this subchapter, the person intentionally:
(1) conceals, cancels, effectuates, or falsifies another person's DNR order in violation of this subchapter; or
(2) conceals or withholds personal knowledge of another person's revocation of a DNR order in violation of this subchapter.
(a-1) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. This section does not preclude prosecution for any other applicable offense.
(b) Subject to Sections 166.205(d), 166.207, and 166.208, a physician, health care professional, health care facility, hospital, or entity is subject to review and disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing authority for intentionally:
(1) failing to effectuate a DNR order in violation of this subchapter; or
(2) issuing a DNR order in violation of this subchapter.
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person whose act or omission was based on a reasonable belief that the act or omission was in compliance with the wishes of the patient or the person responsible for the patient's health care decisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 166.209. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-166-209/
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