Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES |
PART 7. TEXAS MEDICAL DISCLOSURE PANEL |
CHAPTER 602. PROCEDURE REQUIRING FULL DISCLOSURE OF SPECIFIC RISKS AND HAZARDS--LIST A |
SECTION 602.8. Hematic and Lymphatic System Treatments and Procedures
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(a) Transfusion of blood and blood components. (1) Serious infection including but not limited to Hepatitis and HIV which can lead to organ damage and permanent impairment. (2) Transfusion related injury resulting in impairment of lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, and immune system. (3) Severe allergic reaction, potentially fatal. (b) Splenectomy. (1) Susceptibility to infections and increased severity of infections. (2) Increased immunization requirements. Source Note: The provisions of this §602.8 adopted to be effective December 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 7985