On the 150th anniversary of its founding, the hospital renews commitment to providing high-quality medical care

After examining and treating patients and conducting research as Chair of the Orthopedic Surgery Department, and spending four years involved in hospital management as Vice Director General, I assumed the position of Director General of this hospital on April 1, 2024. As Director General, I pledge to ensure the hospital provides quality and adequate medical services to patients to the best of my ability.

On April 1, 2024, law revisions regarding the reform of medical doctors' workstyles came into effect, imposing limits on doctors' overtime hours. In line with these revisions, our hospital will revise its medical consultation and treatment system. We seek cooperation from patients and their families in our policy to provide explanations about patients' medical conditions and address any other related matters within doctors' regular working hours.

I will also prioritize creating a workplace environment where not only doctors but all hospital staff can work in good health and find fulfillment in their work. I believe that doing so will greatly benefit our medical service provision.

Our hospital is capable of providing sophisticated medical care in the acute phase, advanced medical care, and treatment for childhood diseases. Additionally, we offer prenatal care, geriatric care, genomic medicine, and preventive medicine. To continue offering high-quality services, we will clearly define the medical roles of our hospital and relevant hospitals, and strengthen cooperative ties with them, thereby contributing to the health promotion of local residents.

Thanks to the support of numerous individuals, Chiba University Hospital will celebrate its 150th anniversary in July 2024. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported and cooperated with us. It is our mission to uphold our tradition of providing high-quality medical care and to continually improve it, ensuring that future generations of medical staff can carry it forward successfully. Your ongoing support and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we pursue this mission.

OHTORI Seiji
Director General of Chiba University Hospital