Okla. medical board clarifies telemedicine following Skype case

The Oklahoma state medical board last week adopted a policy meant to clarify guidelines for the practice of telemedicine. The Oklahoma Medical Board’s position statement defines a face-to-face encounter “by telemedicine,” which can include sessions with approved audio and video devices. The board’s statement was issued two weeks after a physician in Park Hill, Okla., was placed on probation for two years after using Skype to treat mental health patients.