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KMID : 0357220160280020128
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2016 Volume.28 No. 2 p.128 ~ p.135
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A Comparison of the Korean and Japanese Medical Technician’s. Etc. Act Systems Focusing on Physical and Occupational Therapists
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Yoon Tae-Hyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the "Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Act" of Japan and the "Medical Technician’s. Etc. Act" of Korea in order to establish the grounds for improvement of effective law-making.
Methods: We obtained the "Medical Technician’s. Etc. Act" from the Korean Ministry of Government Legislation and the "Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Act" from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. It was translated from an association by related Japanese and experts.
Results: The laws consisted of acts, enforcement ordinances, and enforcement regulations in both Korea and Japan. In the Korean case, eight occupations were defined in one law including six types of medical technicians, as well as medical recorders and opticians. The "Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Act" in Japan is composed of 6 chapters and 22 articles, while the Korean Act consists of 33 articles without chapters. Among them, 11 articles covered the establishment and management of dental laboratories and eyeglass shops, and only 22 articles were related to physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Conclusion: Independent laws should be established for each type of medical technician. They must be comparable to Japanese laws on physical therapists and occupational therapists as well as clinical pathologists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, radiologic technologists, medical recorders, and opticians.
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KEYWORD
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Medical technician’s. Etc. Act, Occupational therapist, Physical therapist
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