Md. Code Regs. 10.28.01.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 10.28.01.05 - Patient Evaluation

A. Subject to the provisions of Health Occupations Article, §11-208, Annotated Code of Maryland, a telehealth practitioner shall:

(1) Perform a synchronous or asynchronous clinical patient evaluation that is appropriate for the patient and the condition with which the patient presents before providing treatment or issuing a prescription 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. A telehealth practitioner may not treat a patient or issue a prescription based solely on a static online questionnaire.

Md. Code Regs. 10.28.01.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 50:18 Md. R. 794, eff. 9/18/2023