WHAT IS TELEHEALTH?
Telehealth is live two-way audio and video electronic communication that allows therapists and clients to meet outside of a physical office setting.
CTC offers telephone and video telehealth sessions through HIPAA compliant platforms. The laws that protect privacy and the confidentiality of client information also apply to telehealth.
What are the benefits of telehealth?
convenience
ease of scheduling
increased availability
increased access to therapy services
What are the risks of telehealth?
limited research on some applications
potential technology disruption and/or failure
any internet-based communication is not 100% guaranteed to be secure.