Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura Considering to make online medical care permanent September 17, 19:19
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura will consider the time-limited measures to allow "online medical treatment" from the first medical treatment as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, after considering safety etc. I showed my thoughts.
The government has approved "online medical care", which uses the Internet to treat patients, from the first medical treatment as a time-limited measure from April to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection at medical institutions. ..
Regarding this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said at a press conference, "We verify this measure every three months, but in addition to safety and effectiveness issues, in some cases" spoofing "can be considered. We have to think about whether we can properly secure such a place. "
On that basis, Minister Tamura asked the reporters, "Will the special case continue even after the convergence of the new coronavirus?", "Since Prime Minister Kan has also given instructions, it is assumed that patients can receive it with peace of mind. , We will continue to consider making online medical care permanent. "