Legal Considerations in Telehealth and Telemedicine

Am J Nurs. 2016 Sep;116(9):64-7. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000494700.78616.d3.

Abstract

When engaging in telemedicine, it is important for a nurse to understand legal and regulatory requirements.

MeSH terms

  • Confidentiality
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Licensure, Nursing*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Privacy
  • Telemedicine / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Telemedicine / standards