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Telehealth for behavioral health care
Preparing patients for telebehavioral health
Whether in person or online, it is always important that patients come prepared for their appointment and know what to expect. In addition to the basic steps of preparing patients for their telehealth appointment, a few things are especially important to keep in mind for remote behavioral health visits.
Once your patient makes a telehealth appointment, you may be required to get their official informed consent.
It is important to address potential risks and take steps to secure patients’ confidential information.
Planning can go a long way in preparing you for an emergency situation and for setting expectations with your patients.