Telepsychiatry and telepsychotherapy are new treatment modalities that have been used more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many challenges that are faced with the use of this modality for both patients and psychiatrists alike. There are critical issues faced with regard to the development of rapport, managing the entire teleconsultation set up, privacy and issues related to fees, issues related to prescribing and monitoring, and issues while handling emergencies. The challenges faced are discussed and some solutions if possible are laid out.

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远程精神病学和远程心理治疗：印度患者和精神科医生面临的关键问题

远程精神病学和远程心理治疗是新的治疗方式，在 COVID-19 大流行期间比以往任何时候都使用得更多。对于患者和精神科医生来说，使用这种方式都面临着许多挑战。在发展融洽关系、管理整个远程咨询设置、隐私和与费用相关的问题、与处方和监测相关的问题以及处理紧急情况时的问题方面，面临着关键问题。讨论了所面临的挑战，并提出了一些可能的解决方案。