Informed Consent for Online Therapy - What you Need to Know

Informed Consent for Online Therapy - What you Need to Know

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APA Online Informed Consent Checklist:
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APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology:
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You can also use EHR platforms, or have your client print electronically and send as an email attachment using HIPAA-secure email.

These days I’m hearing many of you ask: Do I need to have a separate consent form for online therapy, and if so, what do I need to include?

This is certainly a timely question! In this video, I name the components to consider when creating informed consent for online therapy.

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Here are some items to consider including in your online counseling informed consent. Keep in mind that in some states, some of these items are required to include:

1. Benefits and Risks of online counseling

-Confidentiality
-Clinical Limitations
-Transmission Difficulties
-Ability to respond to emergencies

2. Insurance Coverage

3. Online Platform and HIPAA

4. Discretion of Appropriateness of Teletherapy

I hope you found this video helpful as you offer virtual counseling services. Let me know in the comments if there are other components you include in your online therapy informed consent. And until next time, from one therapist to another: I wish you well!

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