Md. Code Regs. 10.41.06.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024
Section 10.41.06.05 - Patient Evaluation
A. Except when providing asynchronous telehealth services or remote patient monitoring, a telehealth practitioner shall:
(1) Perform a clinical patient evaluation adequate to establish a diagnosis and identify underlying conditions or contraindications to recommended treatment options before providing treatment or services through telehealth; and
(2) If clinically appropriate for the patient, provide or refer a patient to:
(a) In-person health care services; or
(b) Another type of telehealth service.
B. If the evaluation is adequate to comply with §A of this regulation, a telehealth practitioner may use:
(1) Telehealth devices;
(2) Live synchronous audio-visual communication;
(3) Other methods of performing a patient examination remotely; or
(4) A patient evaluation performed by another licensed health care practitioner providing coverage.
C. A telehealth practitioner shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing referrals, testing, and evaluation of patients including, but not limited to, the requirements of:
(1) COMAR 10.41.08; and
(2) Health Occupations Article, § 2-314.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
D. A telehealth practitioner may not treat a patient based solely on an online questionnaire.

Md. Code Regs. 10.41.06.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 50:18 Md. R. 796, eff. 9/18/2023