Prescription regulations present another issue for telemedicine practitioners. States’ regulatory boards require patients to undergo an in-person medical examination before a care provider can legally issue medication, rendering telemedicine practitioners unable to issue a prescription. Yet, what constitutes a valid in-person examination varies by state. Some states do allow examinations via telemedicine. However, many more consider any exam information gathered from online questionnaires invalid.
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