Published on in Vol 11, No 3 (2009): Jul-Sep

This is a member publication of VA San Diego Healthcare System HSR&D Unit

An Evaluation of Patient-Physician Communication Style During Telemedicine Consultations

An Evaluation of Patient-Physician Communication Style During Telemedicine Consultations

An Evaluation of Patient-Physician Communication Style During Telemedicine Consultations

Authors of this article:

Zia Agha ;   Debra L. Roter ;   Ralph M. Schapira

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