title: [The present-day organization of spa and resort services for the population of the Russian Federation (Part 1)].
abstract: The main principles underlying the present-day organization of spa and resort services for the population of the Russian Federation are described. The emphasis is laid on the procedures for the selection and referral to spa and resort facilities of the patients, both adults and children, in need of balneotherapeutic treatment. The relevant normative and legal regulations are discussed.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Povazhnaia
mesh_terms: D001452:Balneology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D033161:Government Regulation; D006294:Health Resorts / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D012426:Russia