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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The board, with the advice of and in consultation with the governing board, committee, and Texas-based professional associations of physicians and physician assistants, shall:
(1) adopt rules and policies as necessary to implement the program, including:
(A) policies for assessments under the program and guidelines for the validity of a referral to the program;
(B) policies and guidelines for initial contacts used to determine if there is a need for a physician or physician assistant to complete a clinically appropriate evaluation or to enter treatment, including policies and guidelines for arrangements for that evaluation or treatment; and
(C) policies and guidelines for interventions conducted under the program; and
(2) define applicable guidelines for the management of substance abuse disorders, psychiatric disorders, and physical illnesses and impairments.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 167.006. Rules - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-167-006/
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