A physician employed by a health organization certified under Section 162.001(b) retains independent medical judgment in providing care to patients, and the health organization may not discipline the physician for reasonably advocating for patient care.
Tex. Occ. Code § 162.0023
DISCIPLINARY ACTION RESTRICTION
Known as the Medical Practice Act
The act spans §§ 151–172 (375 sections).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 670 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.