Tex. Occ. Code Section 111.007
Standard of Care for Telemedicine Medical Services, Teledentistry Dental Services, and Telehealth Services


(a)

A health professional providing a health care service or procedure as a telemedicine medical service, a teledentistry dental service, or a telehealth service is subject to the standard of care that would apply to the provision of the same health care service or procedure in an in-person setting.

(b)

An agency with regulatory authority over a health professional may not adopt rules pertaining to telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, or telehealth services that would impose a higher standard of care than the standard described in Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 1107), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 2056), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 111.007 — Standard of Care for Telemedicine Medical Services, Teledentistry Dental Services, and Telehealth Services, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­111.­htm#111.­007 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 111.007’s source at texas​.gov