Online medical treatment Japan Medical Association "Exceptions during exceptions in emergency situations" April 8, 19:30
To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection at medical institutions, the Japan Medical Association has granted special measures until the end of the infection, saying that `` online medical treatment '' was approved from the first consultation, as safety is not ensured. Should be emphasized.
The online medical treatment system allows patients to receive medical examinations at home or other places using the Internet. I decided to accept from the first medical treatment.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Managing Director Matsumoto of the Japan Medical Association said, "Online medical treatment from the first consultation has been pointed out to be very dangerous because the diagnosis is carried out without information. It's a recognition of exceptions during exceptions under emergency situations. "
He added, `` As soon as the emergency situation subsides, we should return to normal face-to-face medical treatment and restore the original form of safe and secure medical care, '' and emphasized that special measures should be taken until the infection is over. Did.