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  • Healthcare Management
  • Digital Health

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  • The integration of telemedicine has accelerated, significantly altering traditional healthcare delivery models.
  • The doctor-patient relationship is a cornerstone of effective healthcare, influenced by communication and presence.
  • The shift to virtual consultations necessitates an examination of how established relational dynamics are affected.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the transformative impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship.
  • To identify the challenges associated with preserving a sense of clinician presence in virtual healthcare environments.
  • To discuss strategies for maintaining effective clinical engagement through digital platforms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on telemedicine and the doctor-patient relationship.
  • Analysis of qualitative data from patient and clinician experiences with virtual care.
  • Conceptual framework development for understanding clinician presence in telemedicine.

Main Results:

  • Telemedicine has reshaped communication patterns and expectations within the doctor-patient dyad.
  • Maintaining a strong sense of clinician presence requires intentional effort and specific communication techniques.
  • The virtual environment can introduce barriers to non-verbal communication and empathetic connection.

Conclusions:

  • The evolution of telemedicine necessitates a reevaluation of how to foster and maintain the crucial elements of the doctor-patient relationship.
  • Addressing the challenge of clinician presence is vital for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered virtual care.
  • Future research should focus on best practices for optimizing the doctor-patient relationship in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.