Regarding the request for cooperation from the government to distribute the test kit for the new corona in the outpatient department for fever, Mr. Matsumoto, chairman of the Japan Medical Association, said, "It is possible that the medical services will be affected," and will distribute it at the window of the local government. He acknowledged that it should be considered, including that.
Due to the rapid spread of the new corona infection, the government will distribute antigen test kits free of charge at fever outpatient clinics and pharmacies so that people with symptoms can test themselves, considering the current situation that it is difficult for fever outpatient clinics to receive medical examinations. We have shown our policy and are asking for the cooperation of the Japan Medical Association.
Regarding this, Mr. Matsumoto, chairman of the Japan Medical Association, pointed out at a press conference that "it is possible that medical services will be affected. It is necessary to do it efficiently without causing confusion in the field," and distribute it at the window of the local government. He acknowledged that it should be considered, including.
In addition, he said, "The number of newly infected people is increasing so rapidly that the medical field is in a very difficult situation." We requested that the information be supplied to the medical field as soon as possible and that the input items of the system "HER-SYS" that centrally manages the information of infected persons be simplified.
Expert "Use the fever outpatient department correctly"
Atsuro Hamada, a specially appointed professor at Tokyo Medical University who is familiar with infectious diseases, said that the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the congestion of fever outpatients in various places, "The definition may differ depending on the local government, but fever Outpatients are generally those who have a fever and the cause is not clear, and those who are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus are supposed to go to the clinic. Those who test positive for the antigen test are outpatients with fever. If the risk of aggravation is low, you can take medical treatment at home instead of seeing a doctor. However, if you are elderly or have an underlying disease, contact the consultation center established by the local government or your family doctor. Should be treated. "
He also said, "In the current situation, I would like you to stop going to the fever outpatient department to get a certificate to report to the company that you have been infected or have been cured. I want you to understand that people who should have a medical examination may not be able to receive a medical examination and use it correctly. "