| Theme | Team medicine in the treatment for renal failure | |
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| Title | Dialysis therapy and team medicine : from the standpoint of clinical engineering | |
| Publish Date | 2012/10 | |
| Author | Tatsuya Morigami | Clinical Engineering, Gojinkai Motomachi HD Clinic |
| [ Summary ] | Before legislative qualifications were implemented in 1988, clinical engineers were primarily in charge of the preparation of supplies and providing assistance in terms of performing puncture and monitoring blood circulation, rather than the maintenance of equipment. However, since clinical engineers have obtained national qualifications, their role in medical practice has changed significantly. Now their duties more closely resemble clinical work, i.e., sharing work with nurses. In recent years, equipment has become more sophisticated, with safety becoming increasingly important. On the other hand, budgets have become very tight. To adress this contradiction we must consider how health care can be provided efficiently and safely, particularly with the cooperation of nurses. |
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