Published 2026-10-30
DoctorNow Urges Public Petition as Telemedicine Prescription and Location Limits Near
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DoctorNow is running a public signature campaign ahead of the revised Medical Service Act taking effect on December 24. The article reports proposed subordinate regulations would generally limit initial telemedicine prescriptions to seven days (with a single possible 30-day exception) and restrict initial consultations to medical institutions in the same city or province as a patient’s registered address. The petition had tens of thousands of supporters and seeks reconsideration of prescription-day limits and geographic consultation limits.
Regulatory changes affecting prescription length and consultation location could directly impact telemedicine platforms’ operations, patient retention, and care continuity.
Consider: How can telemedicine services adapt workflows and record-sharing to comply with prescription-day limits while minimizing interruptions for chronic-care patients?