Use of Information technology in Healthcare domain is rapidly increasing and it can be said that the potential for information technology to have an impact on health care safety, cost, and quality has never been greater.
A psychiatrist is a
medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of mental illnesses, including
substance abuse and
addiction.
Psychiatrists are specially trained to assess and treat various
psychiatric and
psychological problems
and they do this by taking a detailed psychiatric and medical history
and performing a thorough mental status examination and physical
examination. Psychiatrist rarely directly examine the brain which they
treat and make diagnosis and treatment decision on the basis of
symptoms, signs and psychiatic/physical examination.
All psychiatrists are trained in psychiatric evaluation and
psychotherapy, can prescribe
psychiatric medication, conduct physical examinations, order and
interpret laboratory tests.
According to Wikipedia "Telepsychiatry is the application of Telemedicine to the field of Psychiatry and for its successful implementation there is a need for only a good videoconferencing facility between the patient and the psychiatrist, All that is needed is an internet connection, a webcam and a speaker for audio-video consultation."
In Telepsychiatry, location is immaterial, as both the patient and doctors need not to be at the same place. This website although covers a very small domains of Telepsychiatry, but could be very useful for patients who are not having access to their Psychiatrist. This website welcome questions in every field including that of Psychiatric Illness, Drugs abuse, questions related to Medicines, second opinion about diagnosis and treatment.
Disclaimer -This consultation will be for information purpose only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Psychiatrist /qualified health provider for medical/Psychiatric condition. We do not deal with medical / Psychiatric emergency of any sort, in case of emergency please contact your nearest hospital or health-care provider. Please do not disclose any information or personal details which can identify yourself to maintain confidentiality.