Abstract
Telepractice is an exciting addition to the arsenal of speech-language pathologists for
delivering services. Efficacy data continues to emerge proving the benefit of using available
technology to provide assessment and treatment for persons with a variety of
communication disorders, ages, and gender. In addition to providing assessment and
treatment using telepractice technology, several professional issues have arisen which
must be addressed before implementation of this service delivery system. Licensure and
reimbursement have been at the forefront, as well they should. However, client safety is
another issue that should also be addressed. Providing speech pathology services in a safe
environment is a concept which may not have been considered before technological
advances made it possible to provide services to someone while not being physically
present.