New Legislation in Texas: What’s New and What’s Not When Obtaining Consent for Medical Treatment?

Needs Statement

General internal medicine faculty physicians and allied health practitioners in inpatient and outpatient settings need to receive regular updates on current evidence-based guidelines for general internal medicine practice, effective transitions of care, and other systems-based practices. The series aims to reach the wider audience of general internal medicine practitioners at Ben Taub Hospital, the Baylor Clinic, the Harris Health System, the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The series also aims to address the challenges of developing and implementing quality improvement strategies and maintaining quality patient care as general internal medicine practices continue to evolve. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of professional development activities, such as teaching and scholarship, as a means to keep knowledge of evolving general internal medicine practices current.

Target Audience

Physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Summarize the steps in assessing medical decision-making capacity and obtaining informed consent.

  • Review legislative changes in the Texas statute regarding consent for medical treatment.

  • Recognize and address challenging scenarios when obtaining informed consent.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 Ethics
  • 0.75 Participation
Course opens: 
09/01/2023
Course expires: 
09/30/2025
Rating: 
0

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 0.75 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 Ethics
  • 0.75 Participation
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