DEVELOPMENT OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES: OVERVIEW OF FOREIGN PRACTICE

Abstract

The article discusses the development of telemedicine technologies. It is noted that throughout history, technological revolutions have destroyed the workforce, creating new forms and models of work, making others obsolete and leading to broader changes in society, and digital technologies have developed faster than any innovation in recent history. By the method of content analysis of thematic publications, a review of the country practice of implementing telemedicine technologies in national health systems was carried out. It is concluded that telemedicine is an excellent tool for use in the health sector, reducing inequality and providing access to medical services. Where the construction of hospital facilities can take months, telemedicine uses improvised technologies to provide and maintain remotely.