### Question
How does DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL define in-person medical evaluation?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 829*, **in-person medical evaluation** is defined as:

> a medical evaluation that is conducted with the patient in the physical presence of the practitioner, without regard to whether portions of the evaluation are conducted by other health professionals

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 829*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part C-Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances**

