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This study sought to identify the divergence in this mode of communication compared with in-person interaction for both clinicians and patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An exploratory qualitative interview study of 22 mental health practitioners (registered psychologists or psychiatrists) in Australia who have treated patients using psychotherapy in-person and using telehealth, followed by a qualitative interview study of 20 patients in Australia who have undergone psychotherapy in-person and using telehealth. 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Patients, likewise, reported a corresponding change in interpersonal interaction, although many experienced difficulties articulating a description of this change in relational connection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients and doctors identify both benefits and limitations of telehealth in comparison with face-to-face communication. This study has found that various factors inherent in telehealth contact affect the curative value and quality of the healthcare interaction which impacts both patient and clinician. The structure and content of the therapeutic relationship varied according to whether it occurred in a telehealth setting or in-person. These results suggest that the use of telemedicine should be tailored to the specific needs, preferences and circumstances of individual patients. 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