Dean of the School of Medicine
Hospital Director
Keio University School of Medicine and Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “the hospital”) are not onlyhealth care centers, they also exist as a medical research facility and education institute, assuggested by their names.
As a Research Center
The hospital utilizes its clinical data and patient examination data for the purpose of research andmedical advancement. Conferences are held on a regular basis for detailed review and analysis oftreatment methods, ad\nd patients may also be referred to other clinical departments in the hospitalwhen deemed appropriate. Data may be disclosed at academic conferences or to third parties if it canhelp other health care centers provide quality health care. When data is disclosed in academic settings,patients are anonymized to prevent them from being identified, and due consideration is given to theirprivacy.
As an Education Center
In this hospital, residents also provide care alonside regular hospital staff. These residents undergoclinical training in the hospital for a specific period of time after becoming certified as physiciansto enhance their experience and improve their skills.
Patient consultations are sometimes attended by medical, nursing, and other health care-relatedstudents. As part of their university education, students are encouraged to join other hospital staff inorder to experience various clinical settings and improve their medical knowledge. When studentsparticipate, supervising physicians and nurses are present to provide them with necessary and adequateadvice appropriate to their skill level.
We would like you to understand that Keio University Hospital is not only a health care center, but alsoa research and educational institution, and we look forward to your continued support. If you have anyquestions regarding the above information, please feel free to contact us.
Division pf Patient Support
Tel:03-5563-3638
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