Online psychiatrists are psychiatrists who provide services through a HIPPA compliant ( secure ) video platform. They do not talk to patients over the phone, or by text message, although these tools can be used for brief communications such as scheduling and prescription refill. Online psychiatrists have completed the same training requirements as in office psychiatrists working in the same country. This includes medical school, internship, and have completed psychiatric residency training, or the equivalent in their country of residence. They must be licensed, and insured in the country and state where they reside. An online psychiatrist must follow the same rules and regulations and standards of care as any other psychiatrist.
An online psychiatrist should be as competent as a psychiatrist who sees patients in his office. There should be little difference between treatment administered via telemedicine or in the office. Factors which affect outcome include the length of the visit, which can be shorted due to insurance cuts, quality of equipment, and rapport between patient and provider. Generally speaking, a patient is less likely to see a telemedicine provider with who they do not feel comfortable, as they have greater access to alternative providers via the internet. Some patients prefer telemedicine visits, while others prefer to see someone in the office.
It is safe to see an online psychiatrist providing he or she uses the correct equipment. This includes HIPAA compliant electronic health records and practice management to store notes, schedule appointments and collect payment. A HIPAA complaint video platform and not Skype should be used for security.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry provides services through a HIPPA complaint video platform, as if you were in the office. We do not treat patients via phone or text message.All affiliated practitioners are US licensed , trained, and insured psychiatrists , who are screened, verified, and are known to follow US psychiatry guidelines and standards of care.
Now you can see your US qualified licensed & licensed Psychiatrist from anywhere in the world via Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s encrypted video platform.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with ten years of experience practicing forensic psychiatry and fifteen years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry. Dr Reddy has served as an expert witness in many high profile cases, both in the private and public sector, working for both plaintiff and defence.
Many of us have noticed a change in mood during the winter months, a lowered level of motivation, a mild sluggishness, craving fatty foods, sleeping more, and just a little less excited about everything. This collection of symptoms during the winter is called ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ or ‘Winter Blues.’ There are many factors which can contribute to this:
Seasonal Affective Disorder is now a DSM diagnosis and is accepted as a medical condition. Diagnostic criteria include persistent low mood during the winter months, with significant improvement in mood during the summer months for three consecutive years. The question is, what should you do if you have a seasonal affective disorder and how can it be treated? Treatment strategies for seasonal affective disorder include:
Differential Diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder includes Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic disorder, Atypical Depression, Mood Disorder due to a General Medical Condition (Vitamin D deficiency), and Bipolar Disorder. The seasonal affective disorder is treatable, and with careful evaluation and adherence to symptom management the ‘ Winter Blues,’ could be a thing of the past.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry provides services through a HIPPA complaint video platform, as if you were in the office. We do not treat patients via phone or text message.All affiliated practitioners are US licensed , trained, and insured psychiatrists , who are screened, verified, and are known to follow US psychiatry guidelines and standards of care.
Now you can see your US qualified licensed & licensed Psychiatrist from anywhere in the world via Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s encrypted video platform.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with ten years of experience practicing forensic psychiatry and fifteen years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry. Dr Reddy has served as an expert witness in many high profile cases, both in the private and public sector, working for both plaintiff and defence.