Telemedicine

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a convenient way of accessing psychiatric treatment without having to visit the practice in person. Pro Health Psychiatry Nursing Corporation uses videoconferencing technology that works similarly to familiar apps you use for talking to family and friends.

Telemedicine provides a one-to-one link between you and your therapist, so conducting your consultation remotely on your laptop or tablet is just like a face-to-face meeting.

What conditions can psychiatric telemedicine treat?

The Pro Health Psychiatry Nursing Corporation team provides a comprehensive range of psychiatric services, treating conditions like:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Schizophrenia

They also offer medication management and can prescribe any medicines you require electronically.

What benefits does telemedicine offer?

Telemedicine has several significant benefits for patients:

Convenience

Telemedicine is a much more convenient method of accessing mental health services, making them readily accessible to everyone. For instance, you might live a long way out, so driving into the city takes a big chunk of your day, or you don’t have easy access to public transport. You also avoid the hassles of making your way through traffic and parking.

Saves time

Getting time off work or out of the house can often be a challenge, especially for those with families and busy lives, which is true of so many people today. In addition, telemedicine doesn’t take up so much of your time as an in-person visit.

Less stress

Many serious mental health conditions affect your ability to function normally, making everything a struggle. The idea of leaving your home and coping with traveling to an in-person consultation could be too stressful to entertain; with telemedicine, you don’t have to go through such an ordeal.

Is telemedicine secure?

When you talk about your health, it’s understandable that you want to know if the videoconferencing service is secure from eavesdroppers and hackers. Pro Health Psychiatry Nursing Corporation uses technology that conforms to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), ensuring your privacy.

Every other aspect of your consultation is exactly the same as an in-person visit, with restricted access to your records and a guarantee of patient confidentiality.

If you want to know more about telemedicine and how it could help your mental health, call Pro Health Psychiatry Nursing Corporation today or book an appointment online.