Telemedicine FAQs
Is telemedicine effective?
The short answer is yes. Telemedicine has been demonstrated in numerous research studies to be as effective as in person appointments both in psychiatry as well as many other fields of medicine. Telepsychiatry is a subset of telemedicine. The American Psychiatric Association has endorsed telepsychiatry as a validated and effective tool for delivering mental health care to patients. Learn more here: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-telepsychiatry
Do I need any special equipment?
The only equipment you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer with a working camera and internet connection. A transmission speed of at least 5MB upload/download is ideal for smooth, real-time video rendering. Simply put, if you can stream a video or movie on your device, then your connection is probably good enough for your video and audio connection to work smoothly during your telemedicine appointment.
Does it matter where I am during my appointment?
Your telemedicine appointment will be just like a regular, in person appointment in what you speak about with Dr. Seelman. Therefore it is a good idea to find a relatively quiet, private place to have your appointment. Some people close the door of the room they are in or have the appointment from their car. Some people use headphones to reduce background noise and improve privacy.