Remote Consultation Skills – Pre-Course Reflection

Before starting this course it may be helpful to reflect on your current understanding of remote consultations. Consider the following questions and write down your thoughts – you can refer back to these notes as you progress through the course.

You could use your notes to help you complete a reflective account form for revalidation.

• What communication skills can you take from face-to-face consultations?
• What face-to-face communication skills need to be adapted in remote consultations?
• What are the advantages of remote consulting with patients?
• What are the disadvantages?
• What ethical issues might apply to remote consultations