NR548 Elaborated Final Exam 1 2024

Telepsychiatry - 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: - -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: - • private practice • outpatient clinics • schools • nursing homes • correctional facilities • military facilities telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - • 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: - • 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. - validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes