What is Telehealth?
Telehealth is a broad term that encompasses the use of digital technologies to deliver modern healthcare services remotely. It can include therapy visits, patient monitoring and online health education on a phone, tablet or computer – or on the go. Telepsychiatry and telemedicine, on the other hand, are highly specific types of telehealth that cover clinical diagnosis and psychiatric consultation.
What is telepsychiatry vs teletherapy?
Through convenient audio or video conferencing, telepsychiatry (also referred to as teletherapy) your doctors and nurses can deliver telepsychiatry to people with mobility issues or transportation hurdles. Teletherapy services can include psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care.
Telehealth services in Texas can include:
- Substance use coping skills
- Individual and group therapy
- Family counseling and education
With a video call and connection to a healthcare provider, telemedicine is simple, easy to use and designed with the patient in mind. You will meet with your provider just as you would in real life, but using a computer, phone or other device to do so.
What are the benefits of telehealth?
Telehealth and telemedicine can expand access to services that patients might otherwise not receive due to where they live or a variety of other obstacles. The convenience of a virtual visit or phone call can open doors to patients who might otherwise put off treatment due to distance, responsibilities or other factors.
Telehealth allows you to receive treatment wherever you are by providers from around the country. This opens up options for you, the patient, by allowing you greater access to a diverse list of providers rather than limiting you to those in your immediate area.
Telemedicine in Texas
HealthLinkNow serves patients in Texas, offering services such as telemedicine, telepsychiatry, telehealth counseling and more to residents of the state. From Houston to San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and everywhere in between and beyond, HLN is here for you and your telehealth needs.
For psychotherapy providers and patients
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of marriage and family therapists, licensed educational psychologists, clinical social workers and professional clinical counselors. You may contact the Texas council online or call 512-305-7700.
