Documentation and Consultation Required

Sec. 107.104. DOCUMENTATION AND CONSULTATION REQUIRED. To ensure that a prescribed dangerous drug or controlled substance is not diverted to another use and to ensure the appropriateness of the treatment of the patient's targeted symptoms, the physician shall: (1) specifically document: (A) the understanding between the physician and patient about the patient's prescribed treatment; (B) the name of the drug or substance prescribed; (C) the dosage and method of taking the prescribed drug or substance; (D) the number of dose units prescribed; and (E) the frequency of prescribing and dispensing the drug or substance; and (2) consult with a psychologist, psychiatrist, expert in the treatment of addictions, or other health care professional, as appropriate. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.002(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003. SUBCHAPTER D. DISCIPLINARY ACTION