LAC 46:XLV.7509. Patient Records

A. Patient records shall be: 1. created and maintained for every telemedicine visit according to the same standards of care as in an in-person visit. The record shall clearly reflect and state that the patient encounter occurred by telemedicine; 2. confidential and subject to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations relative to privacy and security of health information; 3. accessible by a patient and the physician consistent with all state and federal laws and regulations; and 4. made available to the patient or a physician to whom the patient may be referred within a reasonable period of time; and 5. made available to the board upon request.