Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 19, May 10, 2024
Section 31-7-4 - Practitioner-patient relationship through telehealth4.1. A practitioner-patient relationship may be established through video, audio or written forms of communication, such as e-mail or text-based messaging, or any combination thereof.4.2. If an existing practitioner-patient relationship is not present prior to the utilization of telehealth technologies, or if services are rendered solely through telehealth technologies, a practitioner-patient relationship may only be established through the use of telehealth technologies which incorporate interactive audio using store and forward technology, real-time videoconferencing, or similar secure video services during the initial patient evaluation.4.3. Once a practitioner-patient relationship has been established, either through an in-person encounter or in accordance with section 4.2 of this rule, the practitioner may utilize any telehealth technology that meets the standard of care and is appropriate for the patient.