["Carry-over"--from the standpoint of adult neurology].
In Japan, pediatric neurologists usually continue to follow up patients with intractable pediatric neurological diseases after they become the age of twenty, which are often called "carry-over" in Japanese. However, the present social security system for the disabled does not allow smooth transition from pediatric to adult medical and nursing care systems. In this review, the best possible system to resolve the "carry-over" issues is discussed.
Nishizawa
Masatoyo
M
Department of Neurology, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University.
Koike
Ryoko
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D009422:Nervous System Diseases; D009462:Neurology / Q000458:organization & administration; D010372:Pediatrics; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012943:Social Security; D012955:Societies, Medical; D055815:Young Adult