A Brooklyn care briefing
Choose a visit format, then ask how the care works
Does a room feel easier than a screen? Put the format you prefer beside questions about tests, the person treating you and help afterward.
In a room or through a screen
Telehealth uses a screen, phone or other electronic tools to connect a person with care. [a]
- At a clinic, find out who makes the treatment decision and who carries out the procedure.
- For a licensed telehealth service, ask how you can speak to the clinician and send further questions.
- For either route, ask where any examination or tests would happen.
New York still matters online
For ordinary care in New York, the person treating you usually needs a full New York licence and current registration. Current registration shows permission to practise now, rather than just a licence issued in the past. Requirement checked: September 28, 2026. [a]
- A licence gives permission to practise. Check that registration is current too; finding a licence number alone does not complete this check.
- Ask the service to show the person’s current registration in the state record.
- Mention where you will be during a remote visit, especially if you will be travelling.
How would an examination be arranged?
For remote examinations, the Federation of State Medical Boards advises arranging any that are needed. If one is needed, the clinician must arrange it or direct you to another health professional for it. Examination advice checked: September 17, 2026. [b]
This group publishes advice for state medical boards. That advice does not create a New York law.
- Who would arrange an examination?
- Where would test results go?
- Who would talk through the next decision with me?