### 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 (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)), which practice falls within a category listed in the following paragraphs (i)(1) through (7):

(1) *Treatment in a hospital or clinic*. 

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

