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This article discusses the background and history of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board's (ASPPB) Principles and Standards for Telepsychology. The Principles/Standards are described with comments on each one as they apply to the practice of telepsychology, and with a guide on how they coordinate with the American Psychological Association's Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology. Further, barriers to the interjurisdictional practice of telepsychology are reviewed and a proposed solution to them is presented. The ASPPB psychology interjurisdictional compact, known as the PSYPACT is in process of being introduced as an effective vehicle for addressing these barriers.
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The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the work of the following groups: The Telepsychology Joint American Psychological Association (APA)/Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)/The Trust Task Force. The ASPPB Telepsychology Task Force.
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Webb, C., Orwig, J. Expanding our Reach: Telehealth and Licensure Implications for Psychologists. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 22, 243–250 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-015-9440-9
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