34-52-2. Treatment of patients through telehealth--Requirements.
Any health care professional treating a patient in the state through telehealth shall be:
(1)Fully licensed to practice in the state or employed by a licensed health care facility, an accredited prevention or treatment facility, a community support provider, a nonprofit mental health center, or a licensed child welfare agency under §36-32-76; and
(2)Subject to any rule adopted by the applicable South Dakota licensing body.
Consultation between a resident health care professional and a nonresident health care professional under this chapter is governed by §36-2-9.
Source: SL 2019, ch 156, §2; SL 2020, ch 165, § 49.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 52 - Telehealth Utilization By Health Care Professionals
Section 34-52-1 - Definitions.
Section 34-52-2 - Treatment of patients through telehealth--Requirements.
Section 34-52-3 - Provider-patient relationship required--Exceptions.
Section 34-52-4 - Treatment and consultation recommendations.
Section 34-52-5 - Face-to-face examination using real-time audio and visual technology.
Section 34-52-6 - Prescribing drugs.