VOICED: Doctor shortage threatens Japan's health care

The video discusses the severe crisis in Japan's emergency healthcare system, highlighted by the tragic story of Mika Takesaki, who died after being rejected by 18 hospitals. The systemic issues include low doctor salaries, high public debt, and a ban on foreign practitioners. These challenges lead to overworked doctors and a decline in overall medical care, affecting thousands of patients and their families.

What tragic event occurred to Mika Takesaki during labor?

• She had a heart attack.

• She suffered a brain hemorrhage.

• She experienced a severe allergic reaction.

• She was involved in a car accident.

How many hospitals rejected Mika Takesaki before she was finally admitted?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 20

What percentage of ambulance calls are denied care in Japan, according to the government?

• One in ten

• One in four

• One in six

• One in eight

What is one of the reasons for the low salaries of doctors in Japan?

• Lack of medical schools

• High cost of living

• High taxes

• Swelling public debt

What does Professor Shuji Shimazaki warn about the state of emergency care in Japan?

• It is on the verge of collapse.

• It is expanding to rural areas.

• It is stable and well-managed.

• It is improving rapidly.