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Can you get reimbursements for video devices for patients who don't have a computer or smartphone?
Getting reimbursements for video devices vary depending on your work setting. Look to your workplace's patient support services, local and state government funding programs, and federally-supported services.
How do you prescribe long-acting injectables via telepsychiatry?
Prescribing long-acting injectables (LAI) is similar to that of prescribing any medication — determine the dose, frequency, and applicable dispensing location. We cover Injection Center networks, pharmacy capabilities, and examples of health systems that offer long-acting injectables.
Do I need specialized equipment for telepsychiatry?
In order to implement telepsychiatry, you need only a solid internet connection (DSL, cable, T1 or higher) and a device capable of videoconferencing. While a laptop or PC with a good web camera and microphone are preferable, a tablet or even a smartphone can work in a pinch for teleconferencing.
How can forensic telepsychiatry help your case? Which forensic issues?
In many cases, forensic evaluations and testimony can be accomplished remotely via videoconferencing. Forensic telepsychiatry makes sense, and it saves time and money.
How does telepsychiatry work for forensic evaluations?
A brief primer on how telepsychiatry works for forensic evaluations.
Does working for the federal government allow you to see patients via telepsychiatry, wherever you are?
While there are no absolute contraindications to patients being assessed or treated using telemental health, you have to check with your supervisor — and any applicable administrative rules and trainings — for these rules.
Is telepsychiatry subject to specific guidelines and laws?
Telepsychiatry practitioners follow federal and state guidelines, such as the Ryan Haight Act for controlled substance prescriptions, and the COVID-19 public health emergency exemptions.
Has research been done to prove telepsychiatry works? What’s the evidence base?
Yes, telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person visits. In fact, studies have shown that telepsychiatry is effective for diagnosing mental disorders across ages — children, adults, and the elderly — and across ethnicities.
