Call for Papers: Ethical, Regulatory, and Practical Issues in Telepractice

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice^® will publish a special issue on recent ethical, regulatory and practical issues related to telepractice.

In its broadest definition the term telepractice refers to any contact with a client/patient other than face-to-face in person contact. Thus, telepractice may refer to contact on a single event or instance such as via the telephone or by means of electronic mail, social media (e.g., Facebook) or through the use of various forms of distance visual technology.

We would especially welcome manuscripts ranging from the empirical examination of the broad topic related to telepractice to those manuscripts that focus on a particular subset of issues associated with telepractice. Although manuscripts that place an emphasis on empirical research are especially encouraged, we also would welcome articles on these topics that place an emphasis on theoretical approaches as well as an examination of the extant literature in the field. Finally, descriptions of innovative approaches are also welcome.

Regardless of the type of article, all articles for the special issue will be expected to have practice implications to the clinical setting.

Manuscripts may be sent electronically to the journal through the Manuscript Submission Portal to the attention of Associate Editor, Janet R. Matthews, PhD.