Telepsychology Dos and Don’ts for Clinicians

Dr. Samuel Lustgarten discusses telepsychology considerations. He covers the dos and don’ts of providing clinical services via electronic media. Encryption is one of the key points addressed as part of HIPAA and HITECH compliance when providing telepsychology services. Please note that this podcast was recorded April 2019; as time passes, telepsychology details and regulations may change or undergo updates.

Samuel Lustgarten, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He has worked to examine the intersections between technology and psychology, publishing articles in American Psychologist, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Dr. Lustgarten continues to work closely with clients and associates in practice and advocate for training needs when implementing telepsychology. Now in private practice, Sam works with clients in the Madison, WI area.