Prior to implementing telemedicine, medical care in Kazakhstan was limited and well below North American and West European standards. Telemedicine proved to be an expedient and effective response to the country's healthcare needs. Developing nations like Kazakhstan can benefit tremendously from telemedicine. The implementation of telemedicine in rural communities throughout Kazakhstan allowed for rapid deployment of healthcare to this nation's developing population though relatively low cost clinics. Rather than build and staff large numbers of sophisticated facilities, Kazakhstan's telemedicine program allowed basic clinics to share the expertise of clinicians and clinical specialists who may be located centrally.

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