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29 studies of feasibility, 7 acceptance and satisfaction, 8 and cost. 9, 10 Although limited, comparison of telepsychiatry with similar face-to-face interventions continues. 11, 12 Researchers have examined telepsychiatry in several patient populations for assessment and treatment goals. In virtually all cases, telepsychiatric assessments and/or interventions have been comparable with faceto-face assessments and/or interventions. Although the research methodology used in some studies has been weak, there is no evidence that therapeutic alliance, 13, 14 therapist fidelity, 15 patient satisfaction, or outcomes with telepsychiatry are inferior to those seen in comparable face-to-face treatment.