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Avoiding the “Medical Model” for Online Counseling, Psychotherapy and Telemental Health
Over the last few months, I’ve unfortunately had the occasion to hear a number of online practitioners claim that they do not adhere to the “medical model” but rather believe in the ” business model.” Somehow, these practitioners hold strong in the belief that online practice is not related to traditional practice in the brick-and-mortar world. This position is based in wishful thinking rather than fact.
Full StoryEmail or Chat Room and Skype-based Counseling and Psychotherapy: The Professional Standard of Care
Our legal standard of care has not yet been expanded to include email, chat room or exclusive Skype-based counseling or psychotherapy. Until it is, practitioners using these telecommunication tools could find it difficult to defend themselves if something goes wrong.
Full StoryNew Practice Guidelines for the Use of Videoconferencing in the Delivery of Mental Health Services
Guidelines Approved for Delivery of Remote Mental Health Services
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced the availability
of formal practice guidelines for the use of videoconferencing for the
delivery of mental health services.
These guidelines are designed to form the standard of care for such
services and will be the basis for the development and practice of
uniform, effective, safe and sustainable telemental health practices.
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