Readiness for digital communication and the demand for the transfer of medical services to a remote format on the part of patients

Objective: to assess the readiness of patients for online communication with a medical professional and the demand for medical care in a remote format. Material and methods. 507 patients were interviewed using a questionnaire developed by the author. The questionnaire allows you to obtain data on the respondent's experience in using online communications with a doctor, the respondent's readiness for "digital" visits, the impact of Internet resources on the patient's trust in the recommendations of the attending physician.