veterinarian visits; electronic means; prescriptions
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill allows veterinarians in Arizona to provide client-patient relationships through electronic means, such as telemedicine. To do so, veterinarians must obtain informed consent from clients, provide contact information, and inform clients about potential in-person visits and limitations on prescribing certain medications. The bill also outlines specific rules for prescribing drugs via electronic means, including limitations on the duration and types of medications that can be initially prescribed.
Key provisions
- Veterinarians must obtain informed consent from clients before providing services electronically.
- Veterinarians must provide contact information and an alternate method of communication.
- Clients must be informed that in-person visits may be recommended.
- Prescriptions for non-antimicrobial and non-flea/tick drugs can be initially issued for up to 30 days and renewed once for another 30 days.
- Prescriptions for antimicrobial drugs are limited to a single 14-day period without an in-person examination.
- Prescriptions for flea and tick drugs can be initially issued for up to three months and renewed once for another three months.
- Veterinarians cannot prescribe controlled substances without an in-person examination.
- Veterinarians must notify clients about pharmacy options for prescription drugs.
Who is affected
- Veterinarians
- Pet Owners
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