Informed Consent to E-therapy.
The writers discuss some of the risks and benefits of e-therapy—the provision of mental health treatment through the Internet—and consider the practicality of using computers in the informed consent process. They call on e-therapists to limit liability and safeguard patients by disclosing material...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Psychotherapy Vol. 59; no. 4; pp. 319 - 332 |
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Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
2005
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| Sumario: | The writers discuss some of the risks and benefits of e-therapy—the provision of mental health treatment through the Internet—and consider the practicality of using computers in the informed consent process. They call on e-therapists to limit liability and safeguard patients by disclosing material risks and possible benefits and maintaining an active dialogue with patients. They contend that a comprehensive informed consent procedure empowers patients to make an educated decision about whether e-therapy is appropriate for them. Finally, they stress that clinicians should be cognizant of e-therapy's uncertain legal status and allow patients to decide for themselves whether or not to seek counseling on the Internet. |
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