Geriatric Behavioral Neurology Project, New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
He is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Medicine. His research interests includes Medicine. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.
Review
Bioethical Personal Views on the Medical Care for Elderly People in the
So-Called “Terminal Phase”: A Proposal of a Comprehensive Consensus-
Building Process as Part of the Double Roles of Physicians
Author(s): Kenichi Meguro*
Medical care for elderly people in the so-called “terminal phase” is a major concern for both medical professionals
and social communities. In this report, discussions at three academic conferences and among my research team are
introduced based on individual case reports, in addition to presentation of my bioethical personal views: Longevity
is determined by “heaven”, A family’s intentions should not be accepted without questioning, A comprehensive
consensus-building process is needed as part of the double roles of physicians, and medical life and dignity principles
are required, separately from life supremacism and value beyond individuals. .. View more»