Telemedicine vs In-Person Consultation Communication Sytles

An evaluation of patient-physician communication style during telemedicine consultations.(Free full-text) 10/04/09. CONCLUSIONS: The study findings indicate differences between telemedicine (TM) and in-person (IP) consultations in terms of physician-patient communication style. Results suggest that, when comparing TM and IP consultations in terms of physician-patient communication, TM visits are more physician centered, with the physician controlling the dialogue and the patient taking a relatively passive role. Further research is needed to determine whether these differences are significant and whether they have relevance in terms of health outcomes and patient satisfaction with care. Journal of Medical Internet Research via PubMed