https://painterfirm.com/section/patient-rights/Recent content in patient rights on Painter Law Firm Medical Malpractice AttorneysHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://painterfirm.com/medmal/hospital-restraints-texas-patient-rights/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://painterfirm.com/medmal/hospital-restraints-texas-patient-rights/When someone is in the hospital, they may need extra care from doctors and nurses to keep themselves and others safe. This can happen during a mental health emergency, after a bad reaction to medication, or because of a medical condition that affects clear thinking or self-control. In these situations, the standard of care requires doctors and nurses to use the least restrictive means to protect a patient. Physical restraints such as wrist cuffs, vests, or belts are sometimes necessary, but they’re considered a last resort for managing agitated, combative, or disoriented patients.