Can the pre-treatment exam be done by telehealth in Wisconsin?
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Short answer
The cited rules do not settle this — a Wisconsin-licensed physician may establish the relationship by telemedicine, but the same standard of practice applies as in person, so whether a remote exam suffices turns on that standard and your written protocol.
The statute also names what the duty does NOT require, which is where a practice usually over- or under-discloses: detailed technical information a patient would in all probability not understand; risks apparent or already known to the patient; extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm them; and information in emergencies where withholding treatment would be more harmful.
Wis. Stat. § 448.30(2)–(5) · verified Sep 2, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Wisconsin rules
A physician-patient relationship MAY be established through telemedicine, but nothing about the channel changes the duty: a physician is held to the same standards of practice and conduct, including patient confidentiality and recordkeeping, whether services are provided in person or by telemedicine — and must be licensed by the Wisconsin board to treat a patient located in this state.
Wis. Admin. Code Med §§ 24.03, 24.04 and 24.05 · verified Sep 2, 2026
The physician also owns the equipment question: a physician providing services by telemedicine is responsible for the quality and safe use of the equipment and technology integral to diagnosis and treatment. Responsibility for the tooling is not delegable to whoever supplied it.
Wis. Admin. Code Med § 24.06 · verified Sep 2, 2026
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