SB6072 regulates veterinarian-client-patient relationships, telehealth use, and drug prescriptions in Washington.

SB6072 establishes rules for veterinarian-client-patient relationships in Washington, emphasizing the need for a physical examination within the last year or sooner if medically appropriate. It allows veterinarians to use telehealth for teleadvice and teletriage without a relationship but mandates one for ongoing care. The bill also sets conditions for terminating these relationships and restricts drug prescriptions to within a relationship, except for specific telehealth exceptions. It requires veterinarians to maintain medical records and comply with privacy laws when using telehealth.

SB6072 regulates veterinarian-client-patient relationships, telehealth use, and drug prescriptions in Washington.

SB6072 establishes rules for veterinarian-client-patient relationships in Washington, emphasizing the need for a physical examination within the last year or sooner if medically appropriate. It allows veterinarians to use telehealth for teleadvice and teletriage without a relationship but mandates one for ongoing care. The bill also sets conditions for terminating these relationships and restricts drug prescriptions to within a relationship, except for specific telehealth exceptions. It requires veterinarians to maintain medical records and comply with privacy laws when using telehealth.