The Telepsychiatry Advantage
The Telepsychiatry Advantage is a podcast for clinicians who want a clear, practical understanding of how telepsychiatry actually works. As more care moves online, the show breaks down the real considerations behind it—who it works for, where it doesn’t, how to handle risk, what regulations matter, and how to deliver care effectively through a screen. Each episode focuses on what you need to know to make better decisions and avoid common mistakes in a rapidly changing environment.
Your host is Dr. Edward Kaftarian, the founder of Orbit Health, the longest-running telepsychiatry company in the world. He received his psychiatry training at the renowned Johns Hopkins University and holds board certifications in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.
The Telepsychiatry Advantage
5 Biggest Mistakes Telepsychiatrists Make That Hurt Patient Care
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Telepsychiatry gives clinicians more flexibility to meet patients where they are. But that flexibility can also create more room for small mistakes that quietly hurt the relationship with the patient.
Poor eye contact, a noisy or unprofessional setting, delayed documentation — unfortunately, mistakes like these happen too often in virtual care. And while they may seem minor in the moment, they can make patients feel less heard, less protected, or less confident in the care they are receiving.
In this episode of The Telepsychiatry Advantage, Dr. Edward Kaftarian breaks down five of the biggest mistakes telepsychiatrists make that get in the way of delivering great care — and what clinicians should do instead.
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