Shortage of local doctors National and local discussions Call for drastic measures February 26 22:47
There is a forum for national and local consultations on the problem of unequal distribution of doctors in urban areas and the lack of localization in rural areas, such as a system that requires young physicians to work in areas with insufficient doctors for a certain period of time. , Calls for drastic measures.
At the meeting between the national and local governments, deputy ministers such as the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were attended by the government, and representatives of three local bodies such as the National Governors' Association were attended by the local government.
Under these circumstances, local governments say that it is not possible to eliminate the shortage of physicians in rural areas only with the measures being promoted by the national government. Some respondents called for drastic measures, such as a system requiring employees to work in the community.
In addition, he requested that urgent measures be taken in response to the vacancy in the “regional framework” system of the medical school, which requires employees to work in a specific area after graduation from university.
In response, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare responded, "While some ruling parties have called for the requirement of mandatory duties in areas where doctors are short, there are also cautious opinions. We would like to proceed with consideration based on this request." Was.