【Survey Report】Over 60% of Medical Institutions Require Collaboration with Specialized Consultation Services for 'Solo Patients'
NQ Score
40/100
N1 Content Completeness
4
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
A survey by the Japan Medical and Nursing Care Business Federation revealed that over 60% of medical institutions need collaboration with specialized consultation services for "solo patients" without guarantors. The survey highlighted severe workload (shadow work) burdens on Medical Social Workers (MSW) and discharge support nurses, emphasizing the need for a community-wide support system.