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Case Study: The goal of this assignment is to investigate ethical issues surrounding telehealth delivery and technology use in practice settings. Although telehealth practices are subject to the same regulations, codes of ethics, and guidelines as face-to-face and office-based therapy, some differences must be considered. In this paper, students will explore the pros and cons of providing telehealth services to specific populations, as well as the legal and ethical principles that govern their work.

Clinicians delivering telehealth services must understand the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth and how they apply to their services and clients. This paper is based on a scenario where a clinician is considering telehealth delivery and wants to investigate whether it is suitable for them and their clients.

Begin by selecting a specific population to focus on for your paper, such as adolescents with eating disorders, women experiencing postpartum depression, children with attachment disorders, people living in rural areas, or adults with bipolar disorder. Describe this population and explore the ethical considerations that may be relevant to providing them with healthcare services. Your introduction should include engaging information about the population, such as statistics on how many people are diagnosed with the condition.

Your task is to research and write a scholarly paper that examines the legal and ethical considerations and challenges that come with providing telehealth services. Your paper should discuss in depth one of the ethical challenges that both you and your clients might face, such as obtaining informed consent, adhering to licensing requirements, complying with HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring the safety of both parties during virtual sessions. Use evidence to support your arguments.

In conclusion, summarize the findings from your research and offer your opinion on whether providing telehealth services to your chosen population is appropriate. Additionally, reflect on whether telehealth is a delivery modality that you would like to pursue as part of your career goals.
The paper should be 4-5 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page and references. The paper should be supported with empirical literature using APA 7th Edition formatting guidelines, including headings, in-text citations, and reference lists.

Questions to consider in your paper.

Question 1: Is telehealth the best service modality for this population?

Question 2: How would you develop an emergency backup plan with your client if the internet or technology services are interrupted?

Question 3: What privacy issues or data security concerns might need to be considered?

Question 4: What needs to be included in the informed consent document?