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GLAFS and the IOG hosted a “Salon” event to facilitate and deepen academic exchanges and communication among researchers, students, faculty, and staff. |
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On July 17th at the 1st “Evening Salon,” Assistant Professor Nishigami reported judicial precedents of trials which occurred as a result of accidents (falls, broken bones) at nursing homes. |
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In discussions, participants considered a statistical approach to the number of accidents which occur at nursing homes and medical institutions, to what extent such cases are preventable, and how best to take into account the responsibilities of the nursing homes and medical institutions. Talks also covered the mental states of both elderly individuals and their families, and why they felt they had to take legal actions in cases where accidents occurred. |
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Prof. Norio Higuchi at The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law and Politics rushed in to express concerns regarding the issues. |
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The IOG will cover a broad range of topics, so please expect more information to come! |