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This bill establishes comprehensive requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth services in Ohio, defining how veterinarians can conduct remote medical consultations while maintaining professional standards. The bill specifies that a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship can now be established through in-person examinations or real-time telehealth services, with key provisions including obtaining informed client consent, maintaining visit documentation, providing contact information, and creating a record of the telehealth visit. Importantly, the bill places restrictions on prescribing medications via telehealth, limiting initial prescriptions to 14-day periods with limited refill options and prohibiting the prescription of controlled substances without an in-person physical examination. For clients involved in food production, veterinarians must establish the patient relationship in person before conducting telehealth services. The legislation aims to ensure patient safety, maintain professional medical standards, and provide clear guidelines for remote veterinary care while protecting both animal patients and their owners by ensuring transparency, accountability, and appropriate medical oversight during virtual consultations.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb60