Can the pre-treatment exam be done by telehealth in South Carolina?
Intake · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
Yes — telemedicine is held to the same standard of care as an in-person exam, so a pre-treatment exam may be done remotely only if it meets that standard; the licensee must hold a current South Carolina medical license. Falling short is unprofessional conduct.
A licensee who provides care, renders a diagnosis, or otherwise engages in the practice of medicine via telemedicine shall adhere to the same standard of care as in-person medical care and be evaluated according to the standard of care applicable to the licensee’s area of specialty. The failure of a licensee to conform to the appropriate standard of care is considered unprofessional conduct under Section 40-47-110(B)(9).
S.C. Code §40-47-37(A)(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related South Carolina rules
A licensee who engages in the practice of medicine via telemedicine shall be licensed to practice medicine in this State; provided, however, a licensee need not reside in this State if he has a valid, current South Carolina medical license.
S.C. Code §40-47-37(A)(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Misconduct that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action is a showing to the board by the preponderance of evidence that a licensee has failed to prepare or maintain an adequate patient record of care provided.
S.C. Code §40-47-110(B)(17) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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