Texas § FA.266.0042 - CONSENT FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION
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§ FA.266.0042. CONSENT FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION
CONSENT FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION. Consent to the administration of a psychotropic medication is valid only if: (1) the consent is given voluntarily and without undue influence; and (2) the person authorized by law to consent for the foster child receives verbally or in writing information that describes: (A) the specific condition to be treated; (B) the beneficial effects on that condition expected from the medication; (C) the probable health and mental health consequences of not consenting to the medication; (D) the probable clinically significant side effects and risks associated with the medication; and (E) the generally accepted alternative medications and non-pharmacological interventions to the medication, if any, and the reasons for the proposed course of treatment. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 915 ), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § FA.266.0042
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Section FA.266.0042 ("CONSENT FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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