This country brief provides a snapshot of the introduction and the development of the long-term care system in Japan. It contains a summary and systematic account of the legal beginnings, major reforms and current state of the long-term care system in the country. The report is part of the CRC...

This country report provides a description of the emergence of a health care system under public responsibility in Japan. The inception of the health care system refers to the first legislation stipulating entitlements to medical care. The report also includes a brief description of major health...