NJ S4454

Licensed veterinarians must determine whether telemedicine or telehealth services can meet the same standard of care as in-person treatment before providing remote services, and must advise clients to seek in-person care if standards cannot be met

Veterinarians must establish a licensee-client-patient relationship before providing telemedicine services by verifying client identity and disclosing their own credentials, with exceptions for informal consultations, emergency responses, and on-call coverage situations

Telemedicine services require interactive, real-time, two-way communication including video capability, though audio-only combined with asynchronous data transmission may be used if the veterinarian determines it meets care standards

Prescriptions may be issued via telemedicine if consistent with in-person standards, but Schedule II controlled substances require an initial in-person examination and subsequent in-person visits at least every three months

Veterinarians must provide clients with written notice about the risks and benefits of telemedicine treatment, maintain patient records, and establish written protocols addressing user authentication, system security, and fraud prevention