CTP Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

A patient in State A consults a telehealth provider licensed only in State B. Which legal principle most directly governs this situation?

Accepted Answer

The provider's state licensing requirements apply to where the patient is located

Answer

Most states require providers to be licensed in the state where the patient is physically located at the time of the telehealth visit.

Question 2

Under the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, what is generally required before prescribing controlled substances via telehealth?

Accepted Answer

At least one in-person medical evaluation

Answer

The Ryan Haight Act requires at least one in-person evaluation before a practitioner may prescribe controlled substances via the internet or telehealth.

Question 3

Which federal agency enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for healthcare providers?

Accepted Answer

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within HHS

Answer

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Question 4

A telehealth provider wants to record a session for quality improvement. What is the FIRST required step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain informed consent from the patient before recording

Answer

Patient informed consent must be obtained before recording any telehealth session, as recording without consent may violate wiretapping and privacy laws.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'practice drift' in a telehealth compliance context?

Accepted Answer

A provider gradually expanding services beyond their licensed scope of practice

Answer

Practice drift refers to a clinician gradually expanding services beyond their licensed or credentialed scope, which is a compliance and liability risk in telehealth.

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CTP Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 2