MAIN DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL HEALTHCARE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

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The development of digital healthcare is key to improving the quality of medical care, increasing the availability and efficiency of the healthcare system. The introduction of digital technologies can reduce the time of diagnosis and treatment, improve interaction between patients and medical institutions, and increase the accuracy and safety of medical procedures. This article presents the benefits and possible negative consequences of the digitalization of healthcare. Keywords: digitalization, digital health, main directions, development of digital health. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has repeatedly emphasized the importance of healthcare digitalization to improve the quality of medical services and the efficiency of medical institutions. In his Address to the Oliy Majlis in 2020, he noted that high-speed internet is available in more than 7,000 healthcare, education and other social institutions, with plans to double this number over the next two years. He emphasized the need to develop the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 program to further develop digital technologies in the country. The development of digital healthcare is a key area that impacts all aspects of the healthcare system. It covers the introduction of digital technologies to improve the quality of medical services, healthcare management and increase the availability of medical care. With the development of technology, new opportunities for diagnosis, treatment, health monitoring and medical data management appear, making healthcare more personalized, effective and accessible. Benefits of digital healthcare. • Increased accessibility of healthcare. Digitalization makes healthcare more accessible, especially for people living in remote areas and those with disabilities. • Improved quality of care. More accurate diagnostics, personalized recommendations, and timely interventions thanks to digital tools help improve the quality of healthcare. • Reduced costs. Digital technologies help reduce healthcare costs by streamlining processes, automating them, and reducing errors. 230 International scientific journal “Interpretation and researches” Volume 1 issue 6 (52) | ISSN: 2181-4163 | Impact Factor: 8.2 • Timeliness and efficiency. Accelerated diagnostics, treatment, and data transfer between institutions help respond more quickly to health threats, such as pandemics. • Personalized care. Using patient data collected through various digital channels helps create individualized treatment and prevention plans. Below are the main areas of healthcare digitalization. 1. Electronic medical records (EMR). Electronic medical records allow medical institutions and doctors to access a patient’s complete medical history in electronic format. This simplifies the process of diagnosis and treatment, speeds up the exchange of information between different institutions and specialists, which reduces the likelihood of errors and increases the accuracy of treatment. 2. Telemedicine. Telemedicine involves the use of digital technologies for remote consultation with a doctor. With the help of video calls, online consultations and mobile applications, patients can receive consultations without leaving their homes. This is especially important for remote regions where access to medical institutions is limited, as well as during pandemics, when contact with medical institutions should be minimized. 3. Mobile health apps. Mobile apps are becoming an important tool for people who care about their health. They allow them to control their physical activity, diet, monitor their health, receive reminders to take medications, and manage chronic diseases. Smartphone apps can track data from wearable devices (e.g., heart rate monitors, smart watches) and provide detailed information about the patient’s condition. 4. Artificial intelligence and big data. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analysis allows us to automate many processes in healthcare, such as medical image analysis, disease diagnosis, epidemic prediction, and medical resource planning. AI algorithms can learn from huge amounts of data, identifying patterns that are difficult for humans to notice, and help doctors make more accurate and informed decisions. 5. Digital diagnostic technologies. The digitalization of medical equipment and the introduction of new technologies, such as machine learning for processing medical images (e.g., X-rays, MRI), allows us to speed up and improve diagnostic processes. Systems using AI can help doctors diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders early on with greater accuracy. 6. Wearable technologies. Wearable devices such as smart watches, fitness trackers and other gadgets provide the user with constant health monitoring. These devices can track heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, sleep quality and physical activity. Such constant monitoring allows patients and doctors to track changes in health in real time and take