This book provides a basic introduction to geriatric telepsychiatry including potential
benefits and drawbacks of utilizing this treatment modality. The text discusses applications in
academic public federal and educational settings and suggests practical guidelines for
implementing and maintaining a telepsychiatry program. As the elder population continues to
grow over the next several decades digital tools including videoconferencing will play a
large role in meeting the needs of the elderly. Written by the leaders in geriatric
telepsychiatry this text is the first to focus on the psychiatric application of these digital
tools lay out the policies and guidelines for treating patients who can benefit from this
service and outline the most cutting-edge research on the topic. Geriatric Telepsychiatry is
the ultimate guide for psychiatrists geriatricians social workers geriatric nurses students
long-term care facilitators and all medical professionals who work with the elderly
psychiatric patient.
