continuous visibility of a doctor's face during telemedicine consultations is often unnecessary

In many medical fields, including internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine and numerous other specialties, the continuous visibility of a doctor's face during telemedicine consultations is often unnecessary. Trust and confidence in a healthcare provider can be effectively established through their qualifications, clear communication, and the delivery of quality care. Relying on the constant visibility of a doctor's face can add unnecessary complexity to telemedicine and rather disrupt the efficiency of the process. Therefore, telemedicine platforms should prioritize practicality and efficiency, especially when the doctor's face does not significantly contribute to the quality of care. On the other hand, in most telemedicine consultations, it is definitely necessary for the patient to have their camera on, allowing the healthcare provider to see the patient's face, body for examination and assessment, even if the healthcare provider does not show their own face. The focus is on the patient's visibility for the purposes of examination and assessment, rather than the visibility of the healthcare provider's face. This can be essential for specific medical assessments where the provider needs to observe the patient's physical condition which is the subject of the patient complaints or the online session.