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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The least restrictive appropriate setting for the treatment of a patient is the treatment setting that:
(1) is available;
(2) provides the patient with the greatest probability of improvement or cure; and
(3) is no more restrictive of the patient's physical or social liberties than is necessary to provide the patient with the most effective treatment and to protect adequately against any danger the patient poses to himself or others.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 571.004. Least Restrictive Appropriate Setting - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-571-004/
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