On May 30, 2016, a broad telemedicine bill was introduced in the Russian Parliament.
The bill, which would amend two federal statutes on "The
Basics of Protecting Health of the Citizens of the Russian
Federation" and "Personal Information," explicitly
authorizes remote provider-to-provider consultations and
direct-to-consumer health services. Although the bill is silent
with respect to technology-specific requirements, provider-patient
relationship requirements, and location requirements, the bill
would require proper identification of both the health care
professionals and the patients (or a patient's representative)
before services may begin. The bill would also authorize patients
to sign forms consenting to telemedicine services and transmit the
forms via electronic means.
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