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TITLE 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 9 - TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
CHAPTER 169 - DELEGATION
SUBCHAPTER E - OTHER DELEGATED ACTS
SECTION/RULE §169.27 - Physician Responsibilities Related to Written Order
Chapter Review Date 07/22/2008

(a) A physician may delegate acts under this subsection only if the physician has either:(1) reviewed and approved in writing the business' or facility's existing written order; or(2) developed their own written orders for the delegated acts.(b) The written order must include:(1) the identity of the delegating physician responsible for the delegation of the procedure;(2) selection criteria for screening patients;(3) a description of appropriate care; and(4) procedures for common complications, serious injuries, or emergencies, including communication or feedback to the delegating physician or physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.

Source Note: The provisions of this §169.27 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 342.

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