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telepsychiatry

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[te-luh-si-kahy-uh-tree, -sahy-] / ˌtɛ lə sɪˈkaɪ ə tri, -saɪ- /

noun

  1. the part of the telehealth system that uses internet and telecommunications technology, such as video calls, to provide mental health care to patients remotely.


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The pandemic made telepsychiatry — distanced care over phone or video — widely popular across all racial groups, state Medicaid claims data suggests.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

Traditionally, telepsychiatry involves one-on-one care between a patient and psychiatrist.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

Davis clinic had a built-in advantage in the transition: Its senior psychiatrist, Dr. Peter Yellowlees, in 2018 co-wrote the standard textbook on telepsychiatry, “Telepsychiatry and Health Technologies.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2020

“The Covid-19 outbreak is going to serve as an impetus,” said Dr. Shabana Khan, the director of telepsychiatry at NYU Langone Health.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2020

Communication with on-site prison staff and mental health providers is crucial in telepsychiatry, Garvey said.

From Washington Times ● May 12, 2018

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