Telepsychology
Service Agreement Addendum
Use of telepsychology during the COVID-19 pandemic may be the more appropriate way of receiving therapy as we take measures to safeguard our health and that of our loved ones.
To participate in video sessions, you will need a webcam in your device (laptop, Ipad, or desktop). The platform Doxy.me is HIPAA-compliant and works with Chrome and Firefox, which are easily downloaded free of charge. It does not work with Internet Explorer. Doxy.me can also be used with a smart phone.
To participate telepsychology sessions, you agree to the following policies:
Telepsychology Sessions:
At the time of your scheduled session:
To participate in video sessions, you will need a webcam in your device (laptop, Ipad, or desktop). The platform Doxy.me is HIPAA-compliant and works with Chrome and Firefox, which are easily downloaded free of charge. It does not work with Internet Explorer. Doxy.me can also be used with a smart phone.
To participate telepsychology sessions, you agree to the following policies:
- A 48-hour notice to cancel scheduled appointments to avoid a late cancellation/missed appointment charge, which is typically the full cost of the session.
- You agree to pay for sessions if they are not covered by your insurance carrier.
- Confidentiality still applies to telepsychology services.
- You agree not to record the session.
- You agree to participate in the session in a place free from distractions and where confidentiality is assured.
- You agree to inform me if you are experiencing a crisis and to make use of crisis services (911 or the crisis line: 988) if I am not available.
- If we are disconnected or otherwise experience technical difficulties, please exit and log back in, so that I can reconnect you.
- There is a possibility that telepsychology may not be appropriate for your needs. In this case, Dr. Partington will recommend in-person sessions or an alternate source of treatment
Telepsychology Sessions:
At the time of your scheduled session:
- Enter in your browser: doxy.me/drpartington
- You will be placed in my “waiting room”
- I will be alerted that you have logged on and are waiting
- I will connect with you from my end; please be patient; I may be returning a phone call.
- After we connect, I will verify that we can both see and hear each other; I will also ask where you are (ex: home by yourself) and that you have read and agree to the addendum to the service agreement points stated above.