Are there certain conditions that benefit more from remote care for group therapy?
Group therapy by telehealth and video sessions can have advantages for particular diagnoses
Should groups be based on demographics, location, culture, or perhaps topic-focused?
Group therapy commonalities can allow patients to have enhanced experiences
What conditions are treatable through telepsychiatry?
Telemedicine allows for treatment of any condition that does not require physical presence to treat. Psychiatry is uniquely suitable for telemedicine practice.
Where do patients receive treatment?
Patients can visit their local clinic, medical office, or hospital. Wherever you can set up a private space for video conferencing, patients can comfortably sit and engage with our mental health professionals.
Is telepsychiatry as effective as in-person sessions?
Research shows that telepsychiatry is just as effective as in-person, face-to-face care. Many patients, in fact, find that psychiatric treatment via videoconferencing is less intimidating or embarrassing.
Is special software and training needed?
When you contract with Orbit Health, we will provide your medical practice with all of the software and training necessary to implement our telepsychiatry services. The process is simple and requires very little setup.
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.
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.
How does telepsychiatry work for forensic evaluations?
A brief primer on how telepsychiatry works for forensic evaluations.
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