Hematology in community medical care

Abstract

Community medical care faces challenges such as the uneven distribution of physicians, fluctuating medical demand, and the increased relative demand for physicians due to the increased specialization of medical fields. Hematologists primarily address issues, such as abnormal blood cell counts, lymphadenopathy, persistent fever, and coagulation abnormalities, which indicate hematological diseases. However, the emphasis on treating hematologic diseases within community medicine remains relatively low. Accurate and reliable differentiation and identification of hematological diseases with the cooperation of laboratory technicians and support of artificial intelligence is necessary. Significant advances have been made in the treatment of hematological diseases; however, small community hospitals often lack access to these treatments and are unable to conduct clinical trials that require specialized equipment such as for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. In the future, hematologists will need to focus on developing their careers within the community and further optimizing their practice to enhance patient care. J. Med. Invest. 72 : 21-25, February, 2025