Can the pre-treatment exam be done by telehealth in Kentucky?
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Short answer
Kentucky regulates telehealth rather than banning it: the physician must get the patient's informed consent first, and prescribing by electronic means requires verifying identity, a documented diagnosis and a current medical record.
A treating physician who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure that the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with authority to make the health care treatment decision for the patient, is obtained before services are provided through telehealth; and that the confidentiality of the patient's medical information is maintained as required by this chapter and other applicable law.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.5975(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Kentucky rules
The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement this section and as necessary to prevent abuse and fraud through the use of telehealth services; prevent fee-splitting through the use of telehealth services; and utilize telehealth in the provision of medical services and in the provision of continuing medical education.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.5975(2) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct includes prescribing or dispensing any medication in response to any communication transmitted or received by computer or other electronic means, when the licensee fails to take the following actions to establish and maintain a proper physician-patient relationship: verification that the person requesting medication is in fact who the patient claims to be; establishment of a documented diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices; and maintenance of a current medical record.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.597(1)(e) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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