34-52-5. Face-to-face examination using real-time audio and visual technology.
A health care professional using telehealth to provide medical care to any patient located in the state shall provide an appropriate face-to-face examination using real-time audio and visual technology prior to diagnosis and treatment of the patient, if a face-to-face encounter would otherwise be required in the provision of the same service not delivered via telehealth.
Source: SL 2019, ch 156, ยง5.
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.