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Although it is hard for them to do so, it is important that doctors disclose the illness to patients and their families at an early stage as symptoms develop, and work together to prepare for the future.

Wednesday 23rd April, 03:00 AM JST

Takashi Miyamori, a clinical psychologist at Tokai University, saying that it is hard for doctors to tell patients and their family members the truth about dementia because of anxieties over memory loss and the impact on household income. (Kyodo)

1 Comments

  • smartacus at 08:45 AM JST - 23rd April

    I'd thought doctors in Japan had finally started to move in the direction of telling patients and their families when they have a terminal disease. Guess not.

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