SECTION 100.61. Definitions

The following terms have the following meanings when used in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Client--A patient, consumer, or any other person receiving care or services from a health professional.

(2) Health professional--A person holding a license issued by the department in a program listed in §100.60(a) of this chapter.

(3) In-person--The health professional is physically present with the client while performing an act or service within the health professional's scope of practice.

(4) Telehealth service--A health service delivered by a health professional acting within the scope of the health professional's license to a client at a different physical location than the health professional using telecommunications or information technology.

Source Note: The provisions of this §100.61 adopted to be effective May 1, 2022, 47 TexReg 2128