Voices of Medical Community and Patient Groups Grow Ahead of Institutionalization of Non-face-to-face Medical Treatment
Interest in our society is rising ahead of the full-scale institutionalization of non-face-to-face medical treatment this coming December. The government is reviewing plans to expand non-face-to-face treatment and medication delivery to improve medical accessibility. However, opinions for and against this system are sharply divided.
Those in favor argue that non-face-to-face treatment will greatly increase the convenience of hospital visits for patients. In particular, it is expected to be a great help to patients with limited mobility or those living in areas far from hospitals. They also emphasize that digital technology can be used to increase the efficiency of medical services.
On the other hand, those opposed are concerned about the misuse and abuse of medicine and the deterioration of health insurance finances. There are also loud voices pointing out safety issues that may arise in the process of being prescribed medication without face-to-face treatment. In particular, patient groups are urging that the current reimbursement criteria, which require patients to wait until complications worsen for treatment, be improved to reflect reality.
The government plans to collect these diverse opinions to minimize potential side effects that may occur during the institutionalization process. It is a time when it is more important than ever for the medical community, patient groups, and the government to put their heads together and find a reasonable solution.
Many are paying attention to whether non-face-to-face treatment can become a safe system that protects the health of the public. Depending on the specific operational plans for the system to be announced in the future, it appears there will be significant changes to our medical environment.