### Question
What does practice of telemedicine mean?


### Answer
**Practice of telemedicine** has the following meaning in *21 CFR § 1300.04*:

> the practice of medicine in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws by a practitioner (as that term is defined in section 102 of the Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) (other than a pharmacist) who is at a location remote from the patient and is communicating with the patient, or health care professional who is treating the patient, using a telecommunications system referred to in section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)), if the practitioner is using an interactive telecommunications system that satisfies the requirements of section 410.78(a)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 1300.04*
  - Heading: **PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

