1. A. A physical therapist who practices telehealth shall:

   1. (1) Perform a synchronous or asynchronous clinical patient evaluation that is appropriate for the patient and the condition with which the patient presents before providing a treatment plan through telehealth; and

   2. (2) If clinically appropriate for the patient, provide or refer a patient to:

      1. (a) In-person treatment; or
      2. (b) Another type of telehealth service.
2. B. A telehealth practitioner may not treat a patient based solely on an online questionnaire.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-1001—1-1006, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 18, 2023 (50:18 Md. R. 795)