(1) (a) A person must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado in order to practice telemedicine in Colorado. (b) A person who is not a licensed veterinarian in Colorado and who uses telemedicine to provide veterinary services to animals and individuals responsible for the animals engages in the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine. Such person is subject to penalties for the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to section 12-315-114. (2) A licensed veterinarian shall employ sound, professional judgment when determining whether to provide veterinary services to a patient through telemedicine and shall use telemedicine only when such use is medically appropriate based on the patient's condition. (3) A veterinary professional shall ensure that the technology used when providing veterinary services through telehealth is of appropriate quality to ensure: (a) Accuracy of the remote assessment of the patient's condition or behavior; (b) Clear communication with clients; and (c) Compliance with all relevant privacy and confidentiality requirements. (4) (a) A veterinary professional shall obtain consent from the client before providing veterinary services through telehealth and shall record the client's consent in the patient's medical record. (b) A veterinary professional using telehealth to provide veterinary services shall inform the client, or the client's authorized representative, of: (I) The veterinary professional's name, location, and, if applicable, license number and licensure status; (II) Whether, in the veterinarian's professional opinion, the patient's condition can be accurately diagnosed or treated using telemedicine; and (III) The diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options for the patient.
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