Rule 30-2901-11.5 - Patient Identity and Communication(a) The optometrist using telehealth to deliver optometric services or who practices tele-optometric treatment, upon initial contact with the patient shall: (1) Verify the identity of the patient prior to each encounter;(2) Obtain alternative means of contacting the patient;(3) Arrange for the patient to have alternative means of contacting the optometrist.(4) Provide contact methods of alternative communication the optometrist shall use for emergency purposes;(5) Use personal identifying information only in secure communications; and(6) Obtain written, informed consent from the patient or other appropriate person with authority to make optometric/health care treatment decisions for the patient before services are provided through telehealth.30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-11.5