Here are four insights:
1. AMA’s Council on Ethics and Judicial Affairs has been developing the guidance for the past three years.
2. The guidance reinforces that physicians’ ethical responsibilities do not differ from traditional in-person interactions with patients.
3. AMA cautions that providers should understand the limitations of technologies.
4. The guidance also advises physicians make a dedicated effort to coordinate care, avoiding the drawbacks of telemedicine.
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