NOTICE TO PATIENTS

In accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code 181.105, patients are entitled to instruction regarding:

            Requesting medical records

            Contacting the applicable licensing authority

            Filing a consumer complaint

HOW TO REQUEST YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS

Step 1:

                        Submit a written request to our office by:


                        Email: info@abelhandschiro.com

                        Mail:     Abel Hands Chiropractic

                                    2901 Ashley Oak Drive Ste. 200
                                    Schertz, TX 78154

                        In person during normal business hours

Step 2: 
                        Include the following information:

                                    Full Name

                                    Date of Birth

                                    Phone Number

                                    Date of Treatment requested

                                    Specific records requested

                                    Signature and date

Step 3:

                        Provide a Copy of a valid government- issued photo ID 

Step 4:

                        Our office will process your request in accordance with applicable Texas Law and HIPAA regulations. 

                       
Reasonable copying and mailing fees may apply as permitted by law. 

                        For questions regarding records request, contact our office at 210-368-2220

CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING AUTHORITY

Contact Information

 

Texas Chiropractors are regulated by the:

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Website: https://www.tbce.state.tx.us

Phone: (512) 305-6700

Mailing Address:

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1801 Congress Avenue Ste. 10.500
Austin, Texas 78701

HOW TO FILE A CONSUMER COMPLAINT

Patients may file a consumer complaint regarding protected health information, privacy rights, or health care concerns

under Texas Health & Safety Code 181.103.

            Step 1:             

                        Visit the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Website:

                        https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection


            Step 2. 

                        Complete the online complaint form or request a paper complaint form.

            Step 3. 

                        Provide:

                                    Your contact information
                                    Name of the provider or facility
                                    Description of the complaint          
                                    Relevant dates and supporting documents

            Step 4:

                        Submit the complaint through the Attorney General's Website or by mail.

                                    Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 
                                    PO BOX 12548
                                    Austin, TX 78711-2548

                                    Phone: (800) 621-0508

 

This Notice is provided pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code 181.103 and 181.05