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The Texas Occupations Code includes the enabling statutes and practice acts for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners. The relevant chapters are listed below.
SUBTITLE B. PHYSICIANS. CHAPTER 162. REGULATION OF PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION BY BOARD OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT HEALTH CORPORATIONS. Sec. 162.001. CERTIFICATION BY BOARD. (a) The board by rule shall certify a health organization that: (1) applies for certification on a form approved by the board; and. (2) presents proof ...
(C) a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or otherwise lawfully practicing medicine in this state; (D) a physician engaged in graduate medical education or training; or (E) a medical student.
Laws and Rules. The laws and rules governing the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board, Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology, and Texas Board of Respiratory Care are located in this section of the website.
The Texas Medical Practice Act, or Texas Occupations Code, Title 3 Health Professions, is where the state statutes are written that govern the practice of medicine and define the limits and responsibilities of medical practice in Texas.
Sec. 88.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Appropriate and medically necessary" means the standard for health care services as determined by physicians and health care providers in accordance with the prevailing practices and standards of the medical profession and community.
“Appropriate and medically necessary” means the standard for health care services as determined by physicians and health care providers in accordance with the prevailing practices and standards of the medical profession and community.
