Current psychiatry reports
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Psychiatric care for children and adolescents is limited in remote and underserved areas because of the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists. Telepsychiatry has the potential to alleviate this problem. ⋯ Many questions regarding confidentiality, legality, reimbursement, cost-effectiveness, and technology still need to be resolved. However, telepsychiatry has the potential to be a useful treatment alternative.