Sec. 266.011. MONITORING USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG. The person authorized to consent to medical treatment for a foster child prescribed a psychotropic medication shall ensure that the child has been seen by the prescribing physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse at least once every 90 days to allow the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse to:
(1) appropriately monitor the side effects of the medication; and
(2) determine whether:
(A) the medication is helping the child achieve the treatment goals; and
(B) continued use of the medication is appropriate.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 915), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Section 266.002. Construction With Other Law
Section 266.003. Medical Services for Child Abuse and Neglect Victims
Section 266.004. Consent for Medical Care
Section 266.0041. Enrollment and Participation in Certain Research Programs
Section 266.0042. Consent for Psychotropic Medication
Section 266.005. Finding on Health Care Consultation
Section 266.006. Health Passport
Section 266.007. Judicial Review of Medical Care
Section 266.008. Education Passport
Section 266.009. Provision of Medical Care in Emergency
Section 266.010. Consent to Medical Care by Foster Child at Least 16 Years of Age
Section 266.011. Monitoring Use of Psychotropic Drug
Section 266.012. Comprehensive Assessments
Section 266.013. Continuity of Services Provided by Commission