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1. Telepsychiatry
Answer> a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance through a technol
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-a subset of telehealth
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• psychiatric interviewm
• psychiatric evaluations
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• therapy
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• client education
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2. The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine
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Answer> -benefit the client m m m
-maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy
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-when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsych
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3. Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including
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4. telepsychiatry services are delivered through m m m m
Answer> • videoconferencing technolo- gy
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• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
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,• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
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5. Benefits of telepsychiatry services
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Answer> • improved access to care
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• improved integration of care
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• decreased emergency department visits
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• fewer delays in care
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• reduction of transportation-associated barriers
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comes are comparable to in-person services.
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Answer> validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes
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7. most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
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Answer> videoconferencing technology
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8. In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with
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the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed
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Answer> best practices for providing videoconferencing-
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guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements nee
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ed to provide these services
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9. best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
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Use of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted us
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g alternate platforms; however, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, may be
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ed in case of technology failure.
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-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information.
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-Sufficient bandwidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
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Device compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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IPAA) and state requirements.
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10. During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations
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