Category Archives: General
How Are Expert Witnesses Used?
Many types of litigation require the use of expert witnesses. Experts can offer consultation on matters requiring scientific expertise, they can help educate the jury on complex issues, and they can be a vital resource in securing a favorable result for your client. Many cases, such as medical malpractice matters, require the use of… Read More »
How to Find an Expert Witness For Your Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases often come down to a battle of the experts. Many jurisdictions require plaintiffs to provide expert certification at the outset just to file a medical malpractice case, while defendants will need to offer an opposing expert in order to avoid losing on summary judgment. The more convincing your expert is, the… Read More »
Reasons Patients Love Telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry is beneficial for all healthcare providers, especially those in areas with limited access to a variety of psychiatric care specialists. Telepsychiatry is not only wonderful for medical offices, however; patients report high levels of satisfaction with telepsychiatry. Below, we discuss a few of the reasons why patients love telepsychiatry. Convenience and Cost One… Read More »
What are the Benefits of Telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is a growing practice in the field of medicine. There are many reasons why healthcare providers around the country are adding telepsychiatry practices to their existing stable of treatment fields. Below, the seasoned telepsychiatry experts at Orbit Health explain just a few of the benefits telepsychiatry brings to the table. Improved Access to… Read More »
What Are Telepsychiatry Guidelines For Your Psychiatry Practice?
Telepsychiatry is a growing field, allowing psychiatrists in all locales to expand their practices to patients around the state, if not around the country. If you are considering adding or expanding telepsychiatry in your practice, the seasoned experts at Orbit Health suggest a few things to keep in mind to ensure you continue to… Read More »
How Does an Expert Witness Prepare for Trial?
Expert witnesses are an essential element for a variety of legal proceedings. If you are preparing for litigation and you need an expert in your corner, it is important to ensure that your chosen expert is well-prepared for testimony at trial. Continue reading for tips on how you can help prepare your expert witness… Read More »
State Licensure Requirements for Telepsychiatry
A number of states have imposed certain licensure requirements and other preconditions for the practice of telemedicine. By its nature, telemedicine is practicable across state lines. Many states still require physicians to hold in-state medical licenses to practice telepsychiatry with patients inside the state. Many of these states, however, are adopting more lax approaches… Read More »
What to Expect in an Initial Consultation With an Expert Witness
A licensed, qualified, and experienced psychiatric professional can be an invaluable asset to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. After conducting your search for an appropriate expert to bolster your case, your initial consultation will be your first chance to sit down with the proposed expert and find out whether they will provide your case… Read More »
How the Ryan Haight Act Impacts Telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry is a growing field on the cutting edge of the healthcare industry. State and federal laws are working to catch up with this evolving arena, although continued regulatory development is necessary to reflect the realities of telemedicine practice and the evolution of healthcare services. The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of… Read More »
Telepsychiatry: Helpful Hints on Working From Home
During the coronavirus pandemic, working from home has become the new normal. Many professionals across a variety of industries may decide to work from home part-time or full-time even after quarantine restrictions are limited. If you are a psychiatric practitioner working from home, it is important to maintain a healthy work-life/home-life balance, even when… Read More »