https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/medical-law/Recent content in Medical Law on ExcellentWiki - Legal EncyclopediaHugoen-USTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/medical-law/japan-medical-law/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/medical-law/japan-medical-law/<h2 id="overview-of-the-regulatory-framework">Overview of the Regulatory Framework</h2> <p>Japanese medical law operates at the intersection of public health regulation, constitutional rights, and private tort liability. The foundational statutes are the <strong>Medical Practitioners&rsquo; Act</strong> (<em>Ishi Hō</em>, 1948) and the <strong>Medical Care Act</strong> (<em>Iryō Hō</em>, 1948). The Medical Practitioners&rsquo; Act establishes the licensing regime for physicians, requiring graduation from an accredited medical school, passage of the National Medical Examination, and registration with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The Medical Care Act governs the organisation of healthcare services, the regulation of hospitals and clinics, and the obligation of prefectural governments to develop regional healthcare plans.</p>