Texas Health and Safety Code 576.008 – Notification of Protection and Advocacy System
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 576.008
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
A patient shall be informed in writing, at the time of admission and discharge, of the existence, purpose, telephone number, and address of the protection and advocacy system established in this state under the federal Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. § 10801, et seq.).