This episode traces the progress of telepsychiatry from its origins at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute in 1959 to its widespread adoption. Featuring Dr. Rifaiâs experiences in Pennsylvania, we examine clinical successes, challenges like regulatory obstacles, and the evolving legal landscape shaping its future. We also discuss how telepsychiatry addresses the growing mental health crisis while reshaping patient care.
This episode traces the progress of telepsychiatry from its origins at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute in 1959 to its widespread adoption. Featuring Dr. Rifaiâs experiences in Pennsylvania, we examine clinical successes, challenges like regulatory obstacles, and the evolving legal landscape shaping its future. We also discuss how telepsychiatry addresses the growing mental health crisis while reshaping patient care.
About the podcast
Muhamad Aly Rifai is a seasoned Physician, father of 3 and a Husband of an obstetrician-gynecologist faced legal problems with the Government for his innovative services to his patients and was exonerated. A leader in the field of Psychiatry being Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He started this Podcast to tell the stories of Psychiatrists in trenches combining Psychiatry, Health, Law and Politics.
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