Informed Consent Before Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

According to Texas law, your consent to giving a psychotropic medication is valid only if both fo the following are true:

1. It is given voluntarily and without undue influence.
2. The consenter receives information ( verbally or in writing), and the information includes:
   • The specific condition to be treated.
   • The beneficial effects on that condition expected from the medication.
   • The probable health and mental health consequences of not consenting to the medication.
   • The probable clinically significant side effects and risks associated with the medication.
   • The generally accepted alternative medications and non-pharmacological (non-medication) interventions to the medication, if any, and the reasons for the proposed course of treatment.