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This paper explores legal strategies for introducing telemedicine between physicians and patients. It thoroughly explored the definition and significance of telemedicine, scrutinized regulations pertaining to remote healthcare embedded in the Medical Service Act, and meticulously dissected proposed amendments to the Medical Service Act aimed at incorporating telemedicine between physician and patient. Specifically, it sheds light on the repercussions of the evolving medical landscape attributed to COVID-19 on the legal infrastructure of telemedicine. Focal points of discussion encompassed challenges in interpreting the Medical Service Act, regulatory frameworks for telemedicine platforms, and incremental legal enhancements. By drawing from recent government pronouncements on enhancement measures of pilot initiatives, this paper underscores the imperative for rigorous validation of safety and efficacy, presenting an exhaustive institutional analysis to foster the implementation of telemedicine.
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Introduction
Definition and Significance of Telemedicine Definition of Telemedicine
Significance of Telemedicine
Technological and Industrial Significance
Legal and Social Significance
Trends in Telemedicine Legislation Introduction of Telemedicine Regulations in the Medical Service Act
Proposals of Amendments to the Medical Service Act for the Introduction of Physician-Patient Telemedicine
Changes in Telemedicine Legislation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Announcement of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's “Temporary Allowance for Telephone Consultation, Prescription, etc.”
Amendment to the Infectious Disease Prevention Act: Introduction of Article 49-3
Recently Proposed Amendments to the Medical Service Act: Promotion of Telemedicine Legislation
Key Issues and Legal Improvements Surrounding Physician-Patient Telemedicine Interpretation Issues in the Medical Service Act Related to Telemedicine
Meaning of “Direct Examination” in Article 17 and Article 17-2 of the Medical Service Act
The Relationship between Article 33, Paragraph 1, and Article 34 of the Medical Service Act
Whether Remote Monitoring Constitutes a Medical Procedure under the Medical Service Act
Regulatory Approaches for Telemedicine Platforms
Issues
Regulatory Measures
Gradual Legislative Improvements for Telemedicine
Conclusion
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