Delaware · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Delaware

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Delaware's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person or telehealth allowed under board guidance

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline permits telehealth GFE if physician-patient relationship established and clinically appropriate

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision or delegation

What to verify in Delaware

Establish written physician delegation agreement and confirm medical director availability; clarify telehealth GFE protocols with Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Primary source: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline; Delaware Board of Nursing

General business information for Delaware medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Delaware board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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