30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-5.4 - Physician Patient Relationship

In order to practice any form of telemedicine, as defined in R.5.1, a valid "physician patient relationship" must be established. The elements of this valid relationship are:

A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be;

B. conducting an appropriate history and physical examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care;

C. establishing a diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing;

D. discussing with the patient the diagnosis, risks and benefits of various treatment options to obtain informed consent;

E. insuring the availability of appropriate follow-up care; and

F. maintaining a complete medical record available to patient and other treating health care providers.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-5.4

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-34 (1972, as amended).

Amended 5/10/2017 Amended 9/14/2017 Amended 8/26/2022