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Video Makes The Case for Caution and Perspective in TeleMental Health and Coaching
Back in 1910, automobiles were just beginning to be mass-produced, roads were not paved, driver’s licenses were not issued, and people were experimenting with their new automobiles by driving everywhere they could, along dirt roads, over fields, any yes, into ditches. For a quick 10-minute video clip that illustrates how this analogy relates to telemental health and coaching, just look here: MP4 version or FLV version.
Full StoryAvoiding 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 StoryVA Takes a Larger Step into Telehealth Investment
VA’s home telehealth program cares for 35,000 patients and is the largest of its kind in the world. According to the department’s plans, it would grow to $163 million in fiscal 2011, more than twice the $72 million spent in fiscal 2009.
Full StoryHIPAA & Hijacked SKYPE Passwords: Another Security Violation that Brings Viability of Online Counseling via SKYPE into Yet More Questioning
Recent report of SKYPE security breach involving password hijacking. As a result, viability of SKYPE for telehealth service delivery is even more questionable if such security breaches cannot be stopped.
Full StoryTelehealth Licensing Requirements: Where Do I Have to Be Licensed?
Important questions about licensing laws for online mental health professionals who asking, “Where do I need to be licensed if I want to practice online?”
Full StoryAmerican Psychological Association Ethical Codes Point to the Need for Online Health Care Professionals to be Properly Trained
Concurrently, standard ethical requirements promulgated by most professional mental health associations point to the need for professionals venturing into new areas to undertake a relevant course of study prior to delivering services to consumers. This ethical mandate is illustrated by a excerpt from the 2002 APA Ethics Code, for which relevant sections have been highlighted below:
Full StoryFraudulent Online Counseling or Online Therapy Business Owners: Could This Happen to You?
When people come to the website and pay their money, they really don’t have a clue who they’re really speaking to. All they know is that somebody is using a name of someone who has a license. If they checked by state licensing board, they would see that indeed my license is valid. But the reality is, they could be speaking to the janitor, who might just happen to be a good schmoozer. The the point is, a consumer and professionals like me can easily get bamboozled by ruthless business people who take advantage of us both.
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