Can the pre-treatment exam be done by telehealth in New Mexico?
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Short answer
Yes — an APRN or other licensed independent practitioner may use telemedicine for the required face-to-face exam, provided video quality doesn't compromise the assessment or diagnosis and state and federal law is met; it still can't be delegated.
Telemedicine may be used by an APRN or other licensed independent healthcare providers for assessment and face-to-face examinations provided that such use complies with any applicable state and federal law and that the quality of the video examination does not adversely affect the face-to-face assessment or diagnosis.
16.12.14.10(D) NMAC (Patient care — telemedicine) · verified Sep 4, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related New Mexico rules
Prior to a licensee providing any aesthetic healthcare procedure, an APRN or other licensed independent practitioner must conduct an assessment in a face-to-face examination, determine a diagnosis and prescribe a treatment plan for the patient. The APRN or other licensed independent practitioner may never delegate the examination, diagnosis, or treatment plan.
16.12.14.10(B) NMAC (Patient care) · verified Sep 4, 2026
The initial examination must consist of a review of the patient’s health history, and a physical examination that includes treatment sites, and the determination of a diagnosis.
16.12.14.10(B)(1) NMAC (Patient care — initial examination) · verified Sep 4, 2026
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