Following is a discussion of California law applicable to the practice of providing medical advice over the telephone. This discussion does not cover “telemedicine” or related reimbursement issues. Telemedicine is the practice of health care delivery, diagnosis, treatment, etc., using interactive communications. See Business & Professions Code §2290.5. For more information on telemedicine, see CMA ON-CALL document #3300, “Telehealth.” For licensure issues, see CMA ON-CALL document #2000, “Grounds for Medical Board Discipline.”