Health and Safety Code
Sec. 166.031.
Definitions., Tex. Health & Safety Code § 166.031
Summary
In this subchapter:
(1)“Directive” means an instruction made under Section 166.032, 166.034, or 166.035 to administer, withhold, or withdraw life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal or irreversible condition.
(2)“Qualified patient” means a patient with a terminal or irreversible condition that has been diagnosed and certified in writing by the attending physician.