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Telehealth Consent & Disclaimer

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

NAJ Psychiatry provides psychiatric services through secure telepsychiatry. This page explains important information about telehealth services and outlines patient responsibilities and limitations.

What Is Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry involves providing psychiatric care through secure audio and video communication technology. Services are delivered remotely, allowing patients to receive care from their location without in-person visits.

Consent to Telepsychiatry

By scheduling or participating in a telepsychiatry appointment with NAJ Psychiatry, you acknowledge and consent to receive psychiatric care through telehealth technology.

You understand that:

  • Telepsychiatry is voluntary

  • You may withdraw consent for telepsychiatry at any time

  • In-person services may not be available through this practice

Benefits of Telepsychiatry

Potential benefits include:

  • Improved access to psychiatric care

  • Convenience and reduced travel time

  • Continuity of care across geographic locations

  • Privacy and comfort of receiving care from home

Limitations of Telepsychiatry

You understand that telepsychiatry has limitations, including but not limited to:

  • Possible technical issues or interruptions

  • Limited ability to conduct physical examinations

  • The need for local emergency or in-person services in certain situations

Telepsychiatry may not be appropriate for all clinical needs.

Privacy & Technology

NAJ Psychiatry uses secure telehealth platforms to protect patient privacy. However, no electronic communication system is completely risk-free.

Patients are responsible for:

  • Using a private, secure location for appointments

  • Ensuring their device and internet connection are reasonably secure

  • Protecting their login credentials

Emergencies & Crisis Situations

Telepsychiatry services provided by NAJ Psychiatry are not intended for emergency care.

If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, suicidal thoughts, or are in immediate danger, please:

  • Call 911, or

  • Go to the nearest emergency department

Third-Party Platforms

Appointment scheduling, insurance verification, billing, and clinical communications are managed through Headway, a third-party platform. Use of Headway is subject to their own privacy and security policies.

Acknowledgment

By using this website and scheduling telepsychiatry services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the information outlined in this Telehealth Consent & Disclaimer.

Contact Information

If you have questions about telepsychiatry services or this policy, please contact:

NAJ Psychiatry
📞 Phone: 214-764-8825
📠 Fax: 214-764-4287
📧 Email: [email protected]

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