28. Telehealth: The Good, The Bad, The Funny with Dr. Rachel Schare

Send us Fan MailAs pediatric practices incorporate  more telehealth, what tips and tricks can help us navigate the challenges of virtual healthcare? Pediatrician Dr. Rachel Schare joins us to share the Good, the Bad, and the Funny in the world of Pediatric Telehealth.We discuss:Practical strategies for how to incorporate telehealth into busy pediatric practice:Focus mainly on follow-up visits for established patientsADHD follow-ups are great, sometimes also depression/anxiety Offer same-day telehealth during last minute schedule openings to accomodate patients who call with urgent issues Tips to address common telehealth challenges:To manage connection issues, allow extra time for visitsMake sure you have working phone numbers before the visitSend multiple reminders (text, email) with the connection linkEngage kids with virtual stickers, reaction buttons, backgrounds, etc.How to limit distractions and ensure pt/family safety:Clearly communicate your rules for telehealth before the visitSet boundaries, remind families of rules during the visit (i.e. no driving during the visit)Dr. Rachel Schare is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience incorporating behavioral health in primary care pediatrics. For the past 4-5 years, she has been practicing telehealth in both urgent care and primary care settings.Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1