神経治療学の発展に向けて患者中心の医療（Patient–Centered Medicine）を考える　―医師の立場から―

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“Patient–Centered Medicine” is based on the idea that “it is ultimately the patient who decides the treatment method for the patient”, and the medical staff gives sufficient explanation and education to the patient. Furthermore, it is important to be close to the patient. As a neurologist at a general hospital and a clinic, I have long been involved in the medical care of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurodegenerative diseases may not always be easy, and treatment of comorbidities such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections etc that may occur during the course, as well as the mental distress of patients as the disease progresses. Since the problems of the burden of caring for the family will arise, we will make accurate diagnoses and treatments based on basic science research, and at the same time, listen carefully to the stories of patients and their families and value the heart to be close to them. Recently, I started home visits for patients who cannot come to our clinic because of physical disabilities. I reaffirmed the importance of being close to them. I think these are just “Patient–Centered Medicine”.