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Medical Resources for Impacted People
The standard of health care in Texas prisons is alarmingly inadequate. Every week, TPCA hears from incarcerated individuals and their families who report delayed, denied, or insufficient medical care—often with life-altering consequences.
Learn more about medical issues in TDCJ prisons
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Healthcare within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is delivered through a partnership between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), and TDCJ. Understanding how this system works is essential for families advocating for their loved ones and holding the system accountable.
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Explore key resources below.
Important Forms
Medical Power of Attorney Form
Designates a trusted person to make healthcare decisions on behalf of an incarcerated individual if they become unable to communicate or make medical decisions themselves.
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Open Form
TDCJ
HIPAA Form
Authorizes the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to share an incarcerated person's protected health information with approved individuals, allowing families to receive updates about their loved one's medical care.
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Open Form (English)
Open Form (Español)
UTMB
HIPAA Form
Grants the University of Texas Medical Branch permission to disclose an incarcerated patient's medical information to designated family members or representatives receiving care through UTMB.
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Open Form
Texas Tech
HIPAA Form
Authorizes the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to release an incarcerated person's protected health information to approved individuals when care is provided through Texas Tech.
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Open Form
Additional Resources
General Medical Advocating Tips
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Español: General Medical Advocating Tips
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