Washington HB2247 regulates veterinarian-client-patient relationships and telehealth services for animals.

Washington HB2247 establishes guidelines for veterinarian-client-patient relationships and the use of telehealth in veterinary care. It defines the conditions under which such relationships can be established and extended to other veterinarians. The bill outlines the permissible use of telehealth, including teleadvice and teletriage in emergencies, and mandates that veterinarians inform clients about the use and limitations of telehealth. It also requires veterinarians to maintain medical records and comply with privacy laws when using telehealth.

Washington HB2247 regulates veterinarian-client-patient relationships and telehealth services for animals.

Washington HB2247 establishes guidelines for veterinarian-client-patient relationships and the use of telehealth in veterinary care. It defines the conditions under which such relationships can be established and extended to other veterinarians. The bill outlines the permissible use of telehealth, including teleadvice and teletriage in emergencies, and mandates that veterinarians inform clients about the use and limitations of telehealth. It also requires veterinarians to maintain medical records and comply with privacy laws when using telehealth.