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Online psychotherapy's promise and perils
The digital era rebooted our perceptions about health, and psychotherapy online has become a mainstream alternative, benefiting patients and...
Patient privacy (11)
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How HIPAA gives patients control over health information
Farah Amod: Oct 2, 2024 6:51:59 AM
HIPAA gives patients greater control over health information through several provisions. These include the rights to access, consent, privacy,...
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Supporting men's mental health with technology
Mental health challenges affect both men and women, but there isn’t nearly as much conversation about men’s mental health. While we’ve made some...
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How to retain therapy clients
Therapists must retain their clients to continue care and develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
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The drastic effects of patient no-shows
Missed appointments, or "no-shows," are becoming a problem that even the most basic service systems have not invented a solution yet. No-shows occur...
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Social media and patient information
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 26, 2024 4:00:29 PM
HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
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The silent crisis of LGBTQ+ mental health in schools
Adolescents’ mental health has become a serious concern, particularly among sexual and gender minority youth, with anxiety, depression, and suicide...
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Digital privacy in mental healthcare
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 24, 2024 10:29:25 AM
Digital privacy in mental healthcare can help maintain HIPAA compliance by protecting patient information from unauthorized access, breaches, and...
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Patient-initiated electronic communication
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 23, 2024 2:09:23 PM
Patient-initiated electronic communication refers to how patients can connect with healthcare providers using digital platforms, such as email,...
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What do therapists think of online therapy?
Online psychological interventions have surged in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world was compelled to adapt to...
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Benefits of using PHI in patient communications
Farah Amod: Sep 22, 2024 6:47:56 PM
In the healthcare industry, organizations have to begin using protected health information (PHI) in patient communications or risk falling behind....
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Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?
People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...
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What are informal caregiver networks?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 19, 2024 3:12:13 AM
Informal caregiver networks are naturally formed groups of family, friends, and neighbors assisting in the care of a loved one in need of medical...