Telepsychiatry is a consultation between a patient and a psychiatrist conducted via video-conference.
Information for GPs Is my patient within the Tele-psychiatry eligible area? Please click here for Tele-psychiatry eligible areas
What are the practical issues, challenges and opportunities related to running a GP telehealth videoconferencing service Tele-health from a GP perspective
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Information for patients and carers.
What is Tele-Psychiatry ?
Telepsychiatry is a consultation conducted by video or via a personal computer between you and your psychiatrist at a distant location. The consultation may occur at home, at your general practitioner’s practice or in hospital.
Tool Kit It requires fairly simple equipment and most commonly, telepsychiaty encounters take place at medical facilities under the supervision of onsite staff or at home with equipment meeting the compliance standards.