Towards a New Era in Physicians’ Work Styles Workstyles

Abstract

The physician work style reforms system implemented in 2024 is expected to address various issues concerning physician overwork in Japan. The promotion of interprofessional collaboration and task shifting/sharing represents one of the key solutions. To achieve successful physician work style reform, it is essential to gain public understanding that reducing physician workload leads to improved healthcare quality, while implementing policy approaches including regional healthcare planning and addressing physician maldistribution.