Ethical Foundations of Telehealth

The rapid integration of digital technologies into mental health care is reshaping how services are delivered. In this course, we examine the context of ethics in telehealth and what informed consent looks like. We explore the twin questions of competence and technological literacy; look into confidentiality, security and data protection; and treat the question of jurisdictional issues, plus the concomitant challenge of managing crises remotely. We see how equity of access continues to be a challenge in digital contexts. A case vignette helps you apply newfound insights, and we finish with practical checklists.<br><br> This course is the second in a five-course series offering a deep-dive examination of how ethics in mental health practice has shifted to adapt to the digital age. The next course in this series is titled <em><a target="_blank" href="/catalogue/courses/ethical-use-of-social-media-in-professional-life" >Ethical Use of Social Media in Professional Life</em>.