Texas SB1233 mandates health care providers to inform pregnant women of perinatal palliative care options when a preborn child is diagnosed with a.

Texas SB1233, known as the Perinatal Palliative Care Act, requires health care providers to inform pregnant women about perinatal palliative care options when a preborn child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disability. This care includes medical, social, and mental health support. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission must develop informational materials and a list of providers, which must be provided to the pregnant woman and placed in her medical records. A violation of these duties results in disciplinary action, including a $1,000 penalty for subsequent violations.

Texas SB1233 mandates health care providers to inform pregnant women of perinatal palliative care options when a preborn child is diagnosed with a.

Texas SB1233, known as the Perinatal Palliative Care Act, requires health care providers to inform pregnant women about perinatal palliative care options when a preborn child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disability. This care includes medical, social, and mental health support. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission must develop informational materials and a list of providers, which must be provided to the pregnant woman and placed in her medical records. A violation of these duties results in disciplinary action, including a $1,000 penalty for subsequent violations.