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email article While therapists appear to prefer virtual sessions over in-person meetings, a significant proportion admit to being distracted while delivering care, according to a small survey. A third admitted to providing lower-quality care to clients during online sessions. Overall, 39% admitted to checking emails and social media while providing virtual care, and 16% reported substance use before or during sessions. That's according to a survey of 600 therapists conducted and published by OnlineTherapy.com, a virtual directory for teletherapists and counselors. It's also an affiliate...

Photo by recep-bg/Getty Images Climate change has been called the biggest threat that humanity has ever faced yet is being propelled by the very system meant to enhance people's quality of life. While healthcare institutions continue to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, some are turning to telemedicine to curb the issue. "The potential [of telemedicine] is very significant, and it allows us to increasingly treat people in their homes without patients needing to travel," Dr. Peter Yellowlees, the former president of the American Telemedicine Association and the current chief wellness o...