Semin Hear 2005; 26(1): 43-52
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-863794
Copyright © 2005 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Telepractice

David R. Denton1 , 3 , Vic S. Gladstone2 , 3
  • 1Director of Ethics, Staff Liaison for the Telepractice Focused Initiative 2001-2003
  • 2Chief Staff Officer for Audiology, Staff Liaison for the Telepractice Focused Initiative 2001-2003
  • 3American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, Maryland
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Publication Date:
09 February 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The subject of audiologists providing services over a distance via telepractice is attracting the attention of the profession. The new service delivery model will challenge us to exploit its potential without violating legal constraints or compromising our affirmative ethical responsibilities. This article provides an overview of the implications of current state licensure laws on telepractice and a look at the issues of competence, standard of care, privacy, informed consent, and the use of support personnel. Several principles are offered to guide the practitioner and additional resources are suggested.