Texas § HS.462.074 - HOSPITALIZATION OUTSIDE TREATMENT FACILITY

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§ HS.462.074. HOSPITALIZATION OUTSIDE TREATMENT FACILITY

HOSPITALIZATION OUTSIDE TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) A patient receiving court-ordered treatment in a treatment facility may be transferred to a hospital if, in the opinion of a licensed physician, the patient requires immediate medical care and treatment. (b) The hospital may, with the patient's consent, provide any necessary medical treatment, including surgery. The hospital may provide medical treatment without the patient's consent to the extent provided by other law. (c) The patient shall be returned to the treatment facility if the order for court-ordered treatment has not expired at the completion of the hospital treatment. (d) An order for court-ordered treatment may be renewed while the person is in the hospital. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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