抄録
In some parts of Tokyo and whole Aichi prefecture, we sent out a questionnaire with the recovery of about 60%. The answers were analyzed to determine how routine practice in ORL should be at present and in the future. Problems obtained from the survey were summarized as follows:
(1) The number of outpatients is too large.
(2) The routine treatments in ORL should be reviewed.
(3) New medical techniques must be adopted.
(4) The open-service-system of hospitals must be promoted.
(5) Facilities for rehabilitation should be always available to meet the needs of patients.
From the analysis of the survey, the authors tried to form the more desirable model of ORL practice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the present situation of ORL for diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation and to recognize problems at present and in the future.
