Sec. 263.084. DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS. (a) The superintendent shall temporarily or permanently discharge a patient from the hospital if the patient:
(1) is not sick or injured or recovers from the sickness or injury;
(2) wilfully or habitually violates hospital rules; or
(3) is not suitable for treatment for any other reason.
(b) The superintendent shall make a full report of a discharge of a patient from the hospital at the next meeting of the board of managers after the discharge.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 263 - County Hospitals and Other Health Facilities
Section 263.071. Appointment of Superintendent
Section 263.072. Role of Superintendent
Section 263.074. General Powers and Duties of Superintendent
Section 263.075. Equipping the Hospital
Section 263.076. Officers and Employees
Section 263.077. Accounts and Records
Section 263.078. Forms for Admission
Section 263.079. Admission of Persons From County
Section 263.080. Admission of Persons From Adjacent County
Section 263.081. Condition and Treatment of Patient
Section 263.082. Payment by Patient