Telepsychiatry - ANSWER a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance through
a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services
• psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - ANSWER -
benefit the client
-maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy
-when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsychiatry laws
Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including: - ANSWER • private
practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
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,telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - ANSWER • videoconferencing technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - ANSWER • improved access to care
• reduced costs
• improved efficiency
• improved integration of care
• decreased emergency department visits
• fewer delays in care
• improved continuity of care
• reduction of transportation-associated barriers
Telepsychiatry __________, _________, _________, and _________ outcomes are
comparable to in-person services. - ANSWER validity, reliability, assessment, and
treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - ANSWER videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - ANSWER best practices for providing
videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
-guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements needed to
provide these services
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, best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - ANSWER -Use
of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted using alternate
platforms; however, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, may be used in case of
technology failure.
-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information.
-Sufficient bandwidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
-Device compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
and state requirements.
During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a
______________ - ANSWER confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - ANSWER -the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
-place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices - ANSWER -
Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
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a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services
• psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - ANSWER -
benefit the client
-maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy
-when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsychiatry laws
Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including: - ANSWER • private
practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
1
,telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - ANSWER • videoconferencing technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - ANSWER • improved access to care
• reduced costs
• improved efficiency
• improved integration of care
• decreased emergency department visits
• fewer delays in care
• improved continuity of care
• reduction of transportation-associated barriers
Telepsychiatry __________, _________, _________, and _________ outcomes are
comparable to in-person services. - ANSWER validity, reliability, assessment, and
treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - ANSWER videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - ANSWER best practices for providing
videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
-guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements needed to
provide these services
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, best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - ANSWER -Use
of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted using alternate
platforms; however, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, may be used in case of
technology failure.
-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information.
-Sufficient bandwidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
-Device compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
and state requirements.
During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a
______________ - ANSWER confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - ANSWER -the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
-place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices - ANSWER -
Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
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