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 may be brought in as presenting complaints, volunteered as additional problems, or kept private until explicitly assessed. But in all cases, they are likely to
Telemedicine Models: How to Harness the Power of Telehealth for Success in Your Psychiatry Practice
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 involves practicing medicine using electronic communication between a licensee and a patient, potentially with an intervening healthcare provider. Telehealth services can be delivered through a
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 life. I’ve faced a series of losses and am trying to figure out what to do with my life, or rather, how to live the
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 70+ year old psychiatrist.
I’m a 44 year old man and have my own psychiatric practice. It is thriving. I like seeing patients and I