# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 36 — Board of Examiners of Psychologists

### Chapter 10 — Telepsychology

#### Regulation .05 Evaluation for Telepsychology Services.

*COMAR 10.36.10.05*

A. Before engaging in the practice of psychology using telepsychology, a psychologist or psychology associate shall evaluate the client to determine that delivery of telepsychology is appropriate considering at least the following factors:

  (1) The client’s:

    (a) Diagnosis;

    (b) Symptoms;

    (c) Medical and psychological history; and

    (d) Preference for receiving services via telepsychology; and

  (2) The nature of the services to be provided, including anticipated:

    (a) Benefits;

    (b) Risks; and

    (c) Constraints resulting from their delivery via telepsychology.

B. The client evaluation set forth in §A of this regulation shall take place at an initial in-person session, unless the psychologist or psychology associate documents in the record the reason for not meeting in person.