Over the past decade, rapid integration of new computer systems and information technology has been taking place both in the State’s and public authorities’ activities, and in various areas of social life. Currently, the development and implementation of high technology and informatization process in various areas of social activities contributes to drastic increase in the population's living standards. In this regard, the healthcare sector is not an exception. In view of this, the use of high technologies in medical practice, including the provision of medical care using telemedicine, is of particular relevance. It is worth noting that European countries have a wealth of experience in using telemedicine while Russia is still in the initial stages of developing and implementing such information technologies in health care, and Russian laws and regulations governing organization of telemedicine are still at the phase of discussion and approval. The aim of this article is to consider some problematic issues related to legal regulation of telemedicine both in foreign countries and in Russia, and to determine whether solutions applied abroad to overcome legal gaps in telemedicine can be used in Russia.
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