Methods for promoting a strong physician-patient relationship during telehealth visits include orienting and engaging the patient.
Monday, June 1, 2020

"Many of these changes are probably here to stay. We are seeing that the demand for telehealth is strong." — Joy L. Lee, PHD

The dramatic growth of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the physician-patient relationship. Joy L. Lee, PhD, a research scientist at Regenstrief Institute and an assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine shared methods for promoting a strong physician-patient relationship during telemedicine visits. HealthLeaders editor Christopher Cheney has the story.

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Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing