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These Guidelines impact a cross-section of stakeholders, such as medical professionals (“**MP**”), registered medical practitioners (“**RMPs**”), patients, caregivers and med-tech platforms. While med-tech platforms are primarily responsible for ensuring that the MPs providing services comply with the ethical and legal aspects of telemedicine, they must also abide by the relevant laws and regulations. The Guidelines are for guidance purposes, laying out the primary principles, i.e. the contours within which telemedicine practice in India is to be followed. However, the Guidelines need to be read in conjunction with other applicable laws. The laws that med-tech offering telemedicine services in India must comply with include: (a) the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (MCI Act) and the MCI Code; the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945 and Rules made thereunder (D&C Act); the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCP Regulations); the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA); and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). In conclusion, while the Guidelines are crucial, the med-tech platforms offering telemedicine services must comply with the necessary ethical and legal aspects of telemedicine in order to avoid penalties and potential liabilities. Before implementing tech-based solutions for telemedicine, businesses should evaluate the mandatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, in order to reduce potential liabilities ## FAQ’s **Q: How to start a telemedicine service in India?** A: Before starting telemedicine services in India, med-tech platforms must comply with telemedicine requirements laid out by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NITI Aayog. They must evaluate the nature of services and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, such as the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 and the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette & Ethics) Regulations, 2002 the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945 and Rules made thereunder; the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018; the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. **Q: What are the requirements of telemedicine standards?** A: The requirements of telemedicine standards in India contain a set of Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (“**Guidelines**”) as part of Appendix 5 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette & Ethics) Regulations, 2002, which outlines the legal and regulatory aspects with respect to the practice of medical professionals through med-tech platforms, for medical care and consultations. These guidelines provide legal and ethical frameworks and impact various stakeholders like medical professionals, registered medical practitioners, patients, caregivers, and med-tech platforms. **Q: What are the protocols used in telemedicine services?** A: Telemedicine services transmit medical information from the patient to the doctor via telecommunication technology as per the applicable laws. The protocol used in telemedicine services depends on the type of service provided, including audio-only consultation, video consultation, or text-based services. 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