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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 159.0062. Sensitive Test Results Disclosed by Electronic Means

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

(a) In this section:

(1) “Electronic health record” has the meaning assigned by Section 525.0201, Government Code.

(2) “Electronic means” means publishing information on a secure electronic network or Internet website, including a secure online patient portal or health software application:

(A) that is accessible by an electronic device, including a computer, mobile device, or tablet;  and

(B) through which the patient or patient representative has consented to receive the patient's billing or medical records.

(3) “Patient representative” means a person described by Sections 159.005(a)(2)-(4).

(4) “Sensitive test result” means a:

(A) pathology report or radiology report that has a reasonable likelihood of showing a finding of malignancy;  or

(B) test result that may reveal a genetic marker.

(b) Sensitive test results may not be disclosed to a patient or patient representative by electronic means before the third day after the date the sensitive test results are finalized.

(c) A person who administers or controls the electronic health record of a patient is responsible for implementing Subsection (b).

(d) A person is not subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liability or professional disciplinary action for failure to comply with Section 159.006(d)(2) or this section.

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