Conducting a Professional Telemedicine Visit Using High-Quality Webside Manner

Abstract

Purpose of Review: As telemedicine gains popularity among providers and patients alike, it is important to ensure the standards of care remain equivalent between the in-person and virtual settings. While bedside manner remains a key competency incorporated into medical school curricula, “webside manner,” or professional standards for virtual care, remains less defined. Recent Findings: Best practices exist including guidance prior to the visit, methods to maintain a professional background environment, and translation of core communication competencies for a video interaction. Through application of these practices, a provider can ensure the core interpersonal and communication competencies are fulfilled. These practices have direct application to allergy, asthma, and immunology care. Summary: This review provides an overview of best practices for professionalism and patient interaction for virtual care and examines specific applications to allergy, asthma, and immunology visits