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Telehealth Psychiatry: What is it best used for

5/26/2021

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Tele-medicine is the provision of health care remotely through the use of technology. Telehealth psychiatry is a method to provide a range of services including:
  • Evaluation
  • Therapies
  • Individual
  • Group
  • Family
  • Education
  • Medication management

​Although it uses video-based electronics, telehealth psychiatry involves direct care between the psychiatrist and patient. Telehealth is a live interactive method for a doctor to provide needed mental health service to remote patients. It can also be used to transmit medical information to other consultants.

Benefits of Telehealth Psychiatry

  • Brings accessibility to rural areas
  • The care is brought directly to the patient
  • Incorporates mental health care along with primary medical services
  • Allows for continual follow-up services
  • Reduces barriers like transportation, child care, etc.
  • Provides a confidential and convenient service

Telehealth psychiatry provides a needed service in what might otherwise be an underserved area due to access  or safety concerns. It is a cost effective method to offer aid to patients in privacy. The psychiatrist must be licensed in the states they are working, and can only provide care for patients in those states.

It is used in a number of different settings:
  • Military
  • Nursing homes
  • Correctional facilities
  • Schools
  • Nursing Homes
  • Clinics and hospitals

Experts estimate that 
1/8 emergency room visits require a psychiatric intervention. Electronic Psychiatry visits can help evaluate the patient and offer treatment options. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities use telehealth psychiatry appointments to provide mental health treatment without compromising accessibility. Those in jail and prison can now also receive valuable psychiatric treatments for ongoing mental issues.

For the ordinary individual, they will schedule an appointment for a video appointment. However, it is suggested that, if at all possible, the patient should be prepared for an in-person appointment. The individual should have all relevant information, medical records, medications, and other materials readily accessible.  
Research is showing that telehealth psychiatry visits are equivalent to in-person appointments. Diagnoses are just as accurate, treatments are as effective, and patients show a high degree of satisfaction. Privacy and confidentiality are still maintained to standards or greater.

For people with severe anxiety disorders or those with mobility issues, remote treatments have proven highly beneficial. 
 
When considering a telehealth psychiatry appointment, it is important to find a secure place for your appointment. The psychiatric team will be responsible for their location. Be sure to verify the software works and you have a working internet connection. While many devices and operating systems offer secure software, not all do.
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