Webside manner: maskless communication Journal Article uri icon
Overview
abstract
  • Telemedicine has seen a rapid expansion lately, with virtual visits ushering in telediagnosis. Given the shift in the interpersonal and technical aspects of communications in a virtual visit, it is prudent to understand its effect on the patient-provider relationships. A range of interpersonal and communication skills can be utilized during telemedicine consultations in establishing relationships, and reaching a diagnosis. We propose a construct of "webside manner," a structured approach to ensure the core elements of bedside etiquette are translated into the virtual encounter. This approach entails the totality of any interpersonal exchange on a virtual platform, to ensure a clinician's presence, empathy and compassion is translated through this medium.

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    publication date
  • 2022
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    Research
    keywords
  • Communication
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Telemedicine
  • Additional Document Info
    volume
  • 9
  • issue
  • 1