Building Consensus on the Essential Elements of the Musculoskeletal Physical Examination During Rheumatology Telehealth Encounters

A list of PE items most essential to rheumatology musculoskeletal telehealth encounters, supported by expert opinion and established evidence, marks the first step toward standardizing, evaluating, and teaching the virtual rheumatology PE. These items, alongside anticipated future revisions and improvements, promise to enhance the quality of telehealth care delivered to people with rheumatic diseases.