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Telehealth solutions are still evolving, and regulations have not caught up with many of the applications that are possible with today's technologies.

Without a valid VCPR, any advice provided should be considered general and not specific to any patient, and should not imply any intended diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Veterinarians considering being telehealth providers should be prepared to present their particular credentials, provide any service disclaimers, and specify what services they are able to provide, and the limitations of such telehealth consultations. If clients have pet health insurance and are hoping to be reimbursed for virtual care, they should verify that telehealth services are covered by the policy.

Practices preparing to offer telehealth solutions should seek legal advice before providing such services, or affiliating with companies providing those services. It is also worth checking with the insurance provider regarding any liability issues that could be associated with telehealth solutions.

The majority of human physicians engage in different forms of telehealth. It should be anticipated that this same trend will eventually happen with veterinary medicine as well.