The Japanese Journal of Clinical Dialysis Vol.17 No.13(1-5)

Theme Curent Status and Problem of Long Term Care Insurance System for Dialyzed Patients
Title Hemodialysis in long term care insurance
Publish Date 2001/12
Author Mitsuru Suzuki Tohkatsu Clinic & Hospital
Author Hiroaki Sugisaki Futyu Kidney Clinic
[ Summary ] It is very hard for the elderly hemodialysis patient to have their admissions covered by long term health care insurance. This report provides a simulation of costs in sanatorium type medical care facilities for elderly, health services facilities for the elderly and hospitals for the elderly. The costs are 818,098 YEN, 747,575 YEN and 782,030 YEN, respectively.
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