ABSTRACT
Obtaining and giving referrals, training clients for treatment, and obtaining consent are functions that many clinicians might perform without much thought. With each step, however, a little forethought can spare aggravation and possible litigation when the professional relationship is mediated or supplemented with technology. Chapter 11 introduces the OCPM model for online clinical practice and discusses professional training. This chapter discusses options for referrals, the educational needs of clients, and issues related to essential agreements for clinical practice when using various technologies. Chapter 13 focuses on the delivery and reimbursement steps of the model.
