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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 439.014. Regulation by Health Care Facility

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) A hospital or health care facility may not forbid or restrict the use of DMSO prescribed or administered by a licensed physician having staff privileges at that hospital or facility unless the hospital or facility:

(1) makes a formal finding that the DMSO as prescribed or administered by the physician is or will be harmful to the patient; or

(2) determines that the prescription or administration of DMSO creates an immediate danger to the public.

(b) A hospital or health care facility that forbids or restricts the use of DMSO under Subsection (a)(2) shall conduct a hearing on the restriction or prohibition as soon as practicable after its determination.

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