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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.36.10.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="10" heading="Evaluation for Telepsychology Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The client’s:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Diagnosis;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Symptoms;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Medical and psychological history; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Preference for receiving services via telepsychology; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The nature of the services to be provided, including anticipated:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Benefits;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Risks; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Constraints resulting from their delivery via telepsychology.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>