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[National medical care for urological diseases in Japan]
1Department of Health and Prevention, Osaka Prefecture.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|October 1, 1987
Insights
Rising costs for renal insufficiency treatment in Japan impact pediatric urological care. Government aid is limited to specific conditions like undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, and hypospadias for patients under 18.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Healthcare Systems
- Pediatric Medicine
Context:
- The Japanese medical care system faces challenges, particularly in managing urological diseases.
- Increasing treatment costs for renal insufficiency are a significant concern.
Purpose:
- To highlight key issues in Japan's medical care system concerning urological conditions.
- To identify specific pediatric urological diseases eligible for government financial support.
Summary:
- The abstract discusses the rising financial burden of treating renal insufficiency in Japan.
- It notes that national government financial support is provided for specific pediatric urological conditions, including undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, and hypospadias, for patients under 18 years of age.
Impact:
- This information is crucial for understanding healthcare access and financial aid for pediatric urological conditions in Japan.
- It underscores the need for continued evaluation of healthcare system sustainability and support for chronic conditions.
Abstract:
Several problems involved in the medical care system in Japan were discussed with emphasis on urological diseases. Costs for the treatment of renal insufficiency are increasing. Financial support by the national government is available for some of the patients under 18 years of age, i.e., those with undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux and hypospadias.