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The Basics of Telehealth. This article discusses the legal, ethical, and business considerations related to the practice of telehealth, and explains the California regulations pertaining to telehealth and the specific CAMFT Code of Ethics provisions that relate to telehealth.
The following is a sample Telehealth Consent Form that CAMFT members may utilize in their practice or alter as they deem appropriate for their clientele.
In this article are the most prominent considerations for therapists who want to utilize Telehealth platforms to safely continue client care.
There are many legal and ethical considerations regarding Telehealth, including HIPAA compliance and regulation issues. This article provides an overview of HIPAA considerations for implementing Telehealth, as well as options for HIPAA compliant Telehealth platforms.
Checklist for Telehealth in California
CAMFT has developed a Chart to provide information for LMFTs who are interested in providing marriage and family therapy services via telehealth to clients located in another jurisdiction.
California law has long recognized telehealth as a form of delivery of health care and behavioral health services, but many psychotherapists practicing in the state, including CAMFT members, have inquired as to the standards surrounding the rendering of telehealth services. As a result, the Board of Behavioral Sciences developed regulations on the standards of practice for telehealth that became effective July 1, 2016. This article provides an overview of the regulations.
This article discusses the general topic of providers utilizing Skype as the source of videoconferencing technology. It explains why Skype is not considered to be compatible with the requirements of HIPAA and recommends the use of HIPAA compliant alternatives to Skype.
The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) would like to make the following recommendations to California consumers who choose to seek therapy or counseling over the Internet. Individuals who provide psychotherapy or counseling, either in person, by tele