How can a few neurologists serve an entire county?

Abstract

An aging society is progressing rapidly, so we face with serous problems about an old man living alone, elderly couples and nursing of the aged. Care management of depopulated areas is important to maintain the home welfare.

The number of doctors was regional differences in Japan, the western part of Japan is larger than that of Eastern part. Many areas have fewer practicing neurologists, we struggle to meet the demands of referring physicians for specialty physicians. In our county physician, hospital and clinic are advancing innovative approaches to speciality care efficiency, many of which will have been great relevance in other district. To get over neurological diseases, we cooperate closely with general physician, health nurse, druggist, PT, OT, social worker, ect.