A method wherein Type I (i.e., attended) polysomnography may be conducted at a distance from a patient by combining Internet-enabled remote access technologies, audioconferencing, and/or videoconferencing. The study is “virtually” attended by a polysomnography professional at a site removed from the patient whereby the polysomnography professional is able to control the equipment at the patient site and administer multiple Type I, virtually attended polysomnography studies.
