Texas Jurisprudence Exam Verified and Updated 2024

Are substance abuse records admissible during criminal proceedings? - ANSWER-No, unless the crime is extremely serious. Are there any corp that can employ physicians? - ANSWER-Yes, certified Nonprofit Healthcare Corporation (certified by TMB) Can NPs and PAs treat children? - ANSWER-Yes, but children less than 2 years only after consultation with a physician. Can you "break" confidentiality in order to tell a spouse that his/her spouse is HIV positive? - ANSWER-Yes. Does the MPA apply to emergency assistance if there is NO charge of money? If there is money charged or billed? - ANSWER-No if no charge, YES if money is charged. Does the TMB have to notify a physician when a complaint is filed? Are there exceptions? How often do the parties get updated on proceedings? - ANSWER-Yes, within 30 days, except if it would interfere with the investigation. Updates are quarterly. How can one terminate a physician-patient relationship, without abandonment, if there is ongoing treatment? - ANSWER-30 days written notice, must provide for emergency How long is the statute of limitations for adults? For minors? - ANSWER-2 years; for minors, 2 years after becoming 18yo How many CMEs per year? - ANSWER-24