May 19th, 2010 California Medical Legal Issues
Recently we have seen a surge of clients seeking attorneys who can provide legal advice on telemedicine laws. While each state has different rules, the California Medical Board offers this information: Practicing Medicine Through Telemedicine Technology In California : Telemedicine is seen as a tool in medical practice, not a separate form of medicine. There are no legal prohibitions to using technology in the practice of medicine, as long as the practice is done by a California licensed physician.
