J Korean Med Assoc.  2010 Apr;53(4):266-268. 10.5124/jkma.2010.53.4.266.

Medical Security for the Persons with Internal Organ Impairments

• Jeong BG

• KMID: 2188285
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2010.53.4.266

Abstract

The persons with internal organ impairments are a vulnerable group, having very complex medical conditions. This type of disability may affect one or more of the body's systems, including respiratory, neurological, circulatory, urological, and gastrointestinal systems. These persons differ from those with other disabilities, since numerous chronic health disabilities may fluctuate in severity. In addition, it is often the case that they are burdened by high medical costs, which in turn leads to poverty. Korean health care system should be reorganized to address the needs of the persons with internal organ impairments more effectively. Most importantly, development of medical security system is needed.

Keyword

Chronic health disability; Medical security; Disabled person

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care
Disabled Persons
Humans
Poverty