Massachusetts S3212 regulates veterinary telehealth, establishing rules for veterinarian-client-patient relationships and drug prescriptions.

Massachusetts S3212 amends state law to regulate veterinary telehealth services. It establishes criteria for a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, including the need for a recent examination or familiarity with the animal patient. The bill mandates that veterinarians using telehealth must inform clients about its use and limitations, obtain consent, and ensure compliance with privacy laws. It also restricts the duration of drug prescriptions and requires in-person examinations for certain drugs. The bill aims to ensure quality care and client awareness in veterinary telehealth services.

Massachusetts S3212 regulates veterinary telehealth, establishing rules for veterinarian-client-patient relationships and drug prescriptions.

Massachusetts S3212 amends state law to regulate veterinary telehealth services. It establishes criteria for a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, including the need for a recent examination or familiarity with the animal patient. The bill mandates that veterinarians using telehealth must inform clients about its use and limitations, obtain consent, and ensure compliance with privacy laws. It also restricts the duration of drug prescriptions and requires in-person examinations for certain drugs. The bill aims to ensure quality care and client awareness in veterinary telehealth services.