Consent Requirements
March 2026
The professional practice standards, rules, and laws applicable to the provision of healthcare services, including those related to identity verification, documentation, informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, and security shall apply to the provision of telehealth services.
SOURCE: DC Code Sec. 3-1201.05(c)(2). (Accessed Mar. 2026).
Must obtain and document patient consent, except when providing interpretive services.
SOURCE: DC Regs. Sec. 17-4618.2, DC Department of Health Board of Medicine Policy No. 15-01. (Accessed Mar. 2026).
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