N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.21 - Telemedicine: standard of care
(a)
Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensed
genetic counselor shall determine whether providing those services through
telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care
applicable for those services when provided in-person.
(b) If a licensed genetic counselor
determines, either before or during the provision of services, that services
cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is
consistent with in-person standards of care, the licensed genetic counselor
shall not provide services through telemedicine or telehealth.
(c) A licensed genetic counselor who
determines that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth
pursuant to (b) above shall advise the patient to obtain services
in-person.
(d) A licensed genetic
counselor who provides a diagnosis, treatment, or consultation recommendation,
including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a patient's treatment
options, through telemedicine or telehealth shall be held to the same standard
of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person
settings.
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