N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-13.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 13:42-13.3 - Standard of care

(a) Prior to providing psychological services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those psychological services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those psychological services when provided in-person.

(b) If a licensee determines, either before or during the provision of psychological services, that psychological services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with in-person standards of care, the licensee shall not provide psychological services through telemedicine or telehealth.

(c) A licensee who determines that psychological services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth pursuant to (b) above shall advise the client to obtain psychological services in-person.

(d) A licensee who provides a diagnosis, treatment, or consultation recommendation, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a client's treatment options, through telemedicine or telehealth shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-13.3

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 1920(a), effective 10/19/2020