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This bill establishes comprehensive requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth visits in Ohio, clarifying how veterinarians can provide medical services remotely while maintaining professional standards. The legislation defines a veterinary-client-patient relationship and outlines specific protocols for telehealth consultations, including obtaining informed client consent, providing contact information, maintaining visit records, and setting expectations about potential limitations. For telehealth visits, veterinarians must advise clients that an in-person visit might ultimately be necessary, that certain medications cannot be prescribed via telehealth, and that the appointment can be terminated at any time. Prescription rules are strict: initial prescriptions are limited to 14 days with one possible 14-day refill, and subsequent refills require an in-person visit. The bill specifically prohibits prescribing controlled substances via telehealth without an in-person examination. For livestock used in human food production, veterinarians must establish an in-person relationship before conducting telehealth services, with limited exceptions for tele-advice. The legislation aims to balance the convenience of telehealth with maintaining high standards of veterinary care and patient safety.

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