Which statement is true regarding potential liability issues for telehealth?
1. Malpractice costs may be decreased because lawsuits may be filed in multiple locations, defraying costs.
2. Misinterpretation of advice provided over the telephone may cause the health care provider to be liable for poor outcomes.
3. Telehealth services may be used in the place of any face-to-face physical examination with the same results.
4. A nurse practitioner licensed in Wyoming may provide advice to a client in Montana without legal repercussions.
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Rationale: Misinterpretation of advice provided over the telephone may cause the health care provider to be liable for poor outcomes. Malpractice costs may actually be increased by an increased number of lawsuits. Liability costs may increase if health care professionals can be sued in more than one jurisdiction.
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