Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare, leveraging electronic information and telecommunications technologies to provide clinical services, patient education, and health administration from a distance. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines telehealth broadly as the use of electronic means to support and promote various healthcare aspects. The Federation of State Medical Boards adds that telemedicine […]
Why the Oasis Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Is Great for Pediatricians, Neurologists, and Primary Care Providers
I regularly hear from non-psychiatrists, especially from pediatricians and primary care providers, how unaligned their training was to the types of problems their patients present with. A major mismatch is in mental health. A large percentage of youth presenting for general medical treatment or preventive care have mental health issues. These emotional or behavioral disorders […]
Advice for 78-Year-Old Psychiatrist
Life Transitions During a Psychiatrist’s Retirement Request for Advice Request for Advice: “Jack, I’m writing because I ran across one of your Life Briefs from some time back. In it you wrote that you welcome questions and requests for advice. I found this just as I’ve been struggling finding a place for myself in my […]
Advice for 41-Year-Old Psychiatrist
Life Transitions During a Psychiatry Career Request for Advice “Jack, I read your advice earlier this year to the retired psychiatrist. I found it helpful. I myself would like to get some of your ideas to make use of in my life. I’m in a very different point in my life and career than the […]