| Theme |
Characteristic Problems in Managing Female Dialysis Patients |
| Title |
Female-friendly dialysis unit |
| Author |
Kimiko Otsubo |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| Author |
Yuriko Otsubo |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| Author |
Shuitsu Ueda |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| Author |
Yasuhiro Shirahama |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| Author |
Shigeru Kazama |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| Author |
Hisayuki Sugimoto |
Department of Internal Medicine, Sangenjaya Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
The concept of gender-specific medicine has now been well accepted in every form of clinical medical practice. Historically, the woman's right to privacy has not been well maintained in the dialysis unit, where patients of both sexes have been treated simulataneously. Pregnancy, labor and child care should be addressed as a female-specific issue in the context of reproductive health/rights. Female-friendly dialysis unit should be designed with particular attention to placement of the dialyzer and bed, the dressing room, wash room, rest room, lobby and the waiting room, as well as air-conditioning and lighting. The issue of proper operation of dialysis units, with special emphasis on its heterogeneous staffing, medical examinations therein, listening to and assisting patients regarding their problems with sex and general care, and staff education were addressed. In this regard, nothing is more important than changing the point of view of all medical workers. |