The role of telemedicine in emergency situations with the provision of medical care in hard-to-reach areas of the North Caucasus

Abstract

This article presents the scientific merits of telemedicine interventions in primary health care in hard-to-reach areas of the North Caucasus. Although there is no single and consistent definition of primary health care, most sources agree that it is central to the healthcare system as it is the first contact for patients seeking medical care. Growing concerns about sustainability and an expected shortage of primary care physicians have sparked interest in exploring the potential of telemedicine to address many of the challenges facing primary health care in the Nor th Caucasus.