Current Trends and Topics

Select either pharmacogenetics or telepsychiatry as your topic of discussion using this week’s learning materials.

Pharmacogentics:

• What is your personal perspective on the application of this practice in the provision of psychiatric care?
• Is there a difference in efficacy of pharmacogenetic testing for adults versus children?
• Give an example in the form of a research article that shows this practice is evidence based. (Share link to article and discussing findings in a short paragraph)
• Do you see a role for your future practice?

Telepsychiatry:

• How is this practiced in your state?
• What legal aspects surround telepsychiatry in your state of clinical practice?
• Give an example in the form of a research article that shows this practice is evidence based. (Share link to article and discussing findings in a short paragraph)
• Do you see a role for your future practice?