title: Digital doctor.
abstract: As telemedicine gains momentum, so does policy interest at the state and federal levels. A new Federation of State Medical Boards model policy aims to create a roadmap for the safe and appropriate practice of telemedicine. But a provision that has sparked debate says a telephone call or online visit alone won't suffice for newly established patient relationships.
authors.forename: Amy Lynn
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Sorrel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D017216:Telemedicine; D013781:Texas