(Draft – Released for public comment on July 27, 2012)
Introduction
Definition of Telepsychology
Operational Definitions
Need for the Guidelines
Development of the Guidelines
Guideline 1: Competence of the Psychologist
Guideline 2: Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services
Guideline 3: Informed Consent
Guideline 4: Confidentiality of Data and Information
Guideline 5: Security and Transmission of Data and Information
Guideline 6: Disposal of Data and Information and Technologies
Guideline 7: Testing and Assessment
Guideline 8: Interjurisdictional Practice
Conclusion
References
These guidelines are designed to address the developing area of psychological service provision
These guidelines are designed to address the developing area of psychological service provision
commonly known as telepsychology. Telepsychology is defined, for the purpose of these
guidelines, as the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies as
expounded in the “Definition of Telepsychology.” The expanding role of technology in the
provision of psychological services and the continuous development of new technologies that
may be useful in the practice of psychology present unique opportunities, considerations and
challenges to practice. With the advancement of technology and the increased number of
psychologists using technology in their practices, these guidelines have been prepared to educate
and guide those who engage in the practice of telepsychology.
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