Tag Archives: telepsychiatry
AT&T to Make High Resolution Video Conferencing Available to Healthcare
In a press release on their website, AT&T announced on November 4, 2010 that they have committed resources to developing a range of specialized services using technology to improve health care and reduce medical costs.
Full StoryMobile Apps: Their Impact on the Future of Counseling & Psychotherapy
Mobile, digital self-help is likely to soon outweigh what is happening on websites and once mobile apps get developed, they will be used far more than professional clinical mental health services. Clinicians will become more specialized. Mobile apps and other services available through desk-top computers will replace some of the more common, basic functions currently being served by the licensed professionals of today.
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 StorySkype Security & Other VoIP Systems: The Future & How to Protect Yourself
As we’ve discussed in previews blog posts, Skype runs on a “Voice over Internet Protocol” or “VoIP” which apparently is the common platform for videoconferencing online. The security of VoIP-based platforms, as well as reliability are the two issues I like to explore today. As I look for potential sources of information about the security [...]
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