Objective: To outline features of the neurologic examination that can be performed virtually through telemedicine platforms (the virtual neurological examination [VNE]), and provide guidance for rapidly pivoting in-person clinical assessments to virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Methods: The full neurologic examination is described with attention to components that can be performed virtually.
Results: A screening VNE is outlined that can be performed on a wide variety of patients, along with detailed descriptions of virtual examination maneuvers for specific scenarios (cognitive testing, neuromuscular and movement disorder examinations).
Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid adoption of virtual medicine will be critical to provide ongoing and timely neurological care. Familiarity and mastery of a VNE will be critical for neurologists, and this article outlines a practical approach to implementation.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7347716 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2020.96 | DOI Listing |
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