(a) A license holder may adopt written policies and procedures related to the disposal of a patient’s unused controlled substance prescription drugs on the patient’s death or in other circumstances in which disposal is appropriate.
(b) A license holder that adopts policies and procedures under this section shall:
(1) provide a copy of the policies and procedures to the patient and the patient’s family;
(2) discuss the policies and procedures with the patient and the patient’s family in a language and manner the patient and patient’s family understand; and
(3) document in the patient’s clinical record that the policies and procedures were provided and discussed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 142.042