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Section 1-901 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Health care practitioner” means an individual who:         (1)    Provides behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and         (2)    Is licensed in the State by:             (i)    The State Board of Nursing;             (ii)    The State Board of Physicians;             (iii)    The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;             (iv)    The State Board […]

Section 1-902 – General Consideration

    A health care practitioner may use teletherapy if:         (1)    The health care practitioner complies with any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and         (2)    The health care practitioner:             (i)    Establishes a patient–practitioner relationship with the patient for whom teletherapy is being used;             (ii)    Provides for the privacy of communications made through teletherapy; and             (iii)    Addresses, to the extent practicable, the need […]

Section 1-903 – Regulations

    Each health occupations board listed in § 1–901(b)(2) of this subtitle shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle that, to the extent practicable, are uniform and nonclinical.