TeleBehavioral Health 2026: Assessment of Cognition in Older Adults
Overview:
Drs. Thielke and Trittschuh will describe the diagnostic criteria for both major and mild cognitive impairment which is prevalent in older adults and may indicate the presence of a neurodegenerative condition. In addition, they will outline the steps to effectively use telemedicine to evaluate cognitive impairment while also being able to troubleshoot common challenges with this modality. The ethics and validity of telemedicine assessment for this purpose will be reviewed and limitations discussed.
Presenters:
Stephen Thielke, MD, MS, MAD
Stephen Thielke, MD, MS, MA, is a professor of psychiatry at the UW and a geriatric psychiatrist and health services researcher. His research focuses on ways of improving mental health and well-being among older adults, especially those with dementia and their caregivers. He has expertise in geriatric psychiatry, health services and policy, telepsychiatry, and neuropsychiatry, treating patients with depression, neurocognitive and neurodegenerative disorders…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BMubRVsWTESKkw_q670Byw.
TeleBehavioral Health 2026: From Text to Touch: Managing Professional Boundaries in Modern Healthcare
Overview:
Dr. Jennifer Piel, MD, JD, will discuss clinical, legal, and ethical issues involved in boundary violations in healthcare settings, including examples of boundary violations in telehealth and digital communications. The presentation will review legal and professional standards, discuss common real-world scenarios, and address risk mitigation.
Presenters:
Jennifer Piel, MD, JD
Jennifer Piel, MD, JD is an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Piel is also a Staff Psychiatrist and Director of the Disruptive Behavior Evaluation Clinic at the VA Puget Sound, Seattle Division. Dr. Piel regularly consults on clinical and legal cases locally and nationally.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:
Understand types of boundary violations and how they can cause harm, Review factors relevant to offenders and victims of…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YBxLnWw1Q1SkuYtElZQz6Q.