Introducing the Telecommunication Technologies in the Process of Providing Medical Care

Abstract

The article explores the theoretical and applied aspects of providing medical services by means of telecommunication technologies. The state of development and application of telecommunication technologies in the market of medical services over the world and in Ukraine is described. The methods of telecommunications, which are used in the modern system of medical care, are systematized. The key levers of influence on the effectiveness of medical care of the population through the introduction of telemedicine technologies are defined. The principles and directions of interaction of counterparties through the procedure for the provision of medical services are identified. The factors of influence and indicators that ensure the effectiveness of the provision of medical services are studied. The levels of management in the provision of medical care through telecommunication technologies are outlined. The main forms of regulation of the process of primary health care in Ukraine are characterized. The essence of the key forms of interaction of doctor – patient on the basis of telemedicine is defined. The structure of telemedicine methods that will provide an integrated approach to improving the level of medical care in the regions of Ukraine is specified. The introduction of telecommunication methods into the management system of medical institutions is proposed. Approaches and means of using telemedicine tools are summarized, taking into account the current state of development of the social sphere in Ukraine. The conditions for further integration of telecommunication technologies into the process of medical care of the population are substantiated.

Keywords

• telecommunication technologies
• telemedicine
• medical care management
• normative regulation of medical care of the population
• primary health care
• medical information system
• means of telecommunications
• electronic health care system