Meaning of webside manner | Babel Free

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The manner in which a healthcare professional interacts with patients remotely in telehealth or telemedicine.

neologism

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“But more important than the technology, he says, is what clinicians in the field have⟳ taken to calling "webside" manner. It's a modern twist⟳ on bedside manner—a physician's ability to relate⟳ with a patient and convey their desire to help⟳. […] "Look⟳, there's variation whether you see⟳ a clinician in person or whether you see⟳ them online, so I'm not saying in any way that telemedicine is less helpful than in-person visits, or that webside manner is worse than bedside manner," says UCSF pulmonologist Adams Dudley. "But webside manner definitely requires more cooperation, and a different kind of cooperation, than bedside manner."”

“In today's digital revolution and growing telehealth practice, good webside manners are equally important during virtual clinical visits. The same principles apply⟳ except physically touching the patient is not possible. Most doctors who have⟳ good bedside manners will also have⟳ equally good webside manners.”

“Developing a "webside manner" increasingly is recognized as central to medical education. As it requires a different skill set⟳ than in person communication, specific programs are being developed to teach⟳ students how to conduct clinical examinations via videoconferencing, monitor⟳ data from wearable devices, and understand⟳ how to effectively engage⟳ patients.”

“Webside manners are synonymous with bedside manners and refer⟳ to the verbal and nonverbal body language cues utilized during [a] telemedicine patient encounter.”

“High-resolution web cameras and other home equipment were provided, and staff were given "webside" manner training.”

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