SB2140

Oklahoma SB2140 authorizes the use of telemedicine in veterinary care, setting specific conditions and requirements.

Oklahoma SB2140 introduces provisions to allow licensed veterinarians to use telemedicine for evaluating, diagnosing, and providing treatment recommendations for animals when in-person examinations are not immediately feasible. The bill outlines conditions such as the need for timely veterinary attention to prevent harm and the requirement for sufficient information through approved telecommunication methods. It also mandates that telemedicine encounters be documented in the patient’s medical record.