This document represents expert opinion on administrative, technical and clinical essentials in providing an interactive
videoconferencing patient encounter. The evolving role of telepresenter is key to a successful encounter.
This individual is at the patient remote site, and provides support to the patient and telemedicine provider
in completing the physical examination and/or telemedicine activity. The telepresenter may be a community
health worker, allied health professional, licensed professional or lay person depending on the
expertise required to complete the exam/patient encounter.
Core Standards for Telemedicine Operations (November 2007)
This document details fundamental requirements to provide remote medical and mental services,
interactive patient encounters,
and electronic communications in the delivery of healthcare.
Specialty-specific standards are not addressed.
Telemedicine, Telehealth and Information Technology: An ATA Issue Paper
