Mission
Through advanced medical safety management, Kumamoto University Hospital practices patient-first medical care, is dedicated to medical development and educating medical professionals, and contributes to the health and welfare of its community.
Vision
- We provide safe, reliable, and high-quality medical services thanks to our advanced medical safety management systems
- We are dedicated to excellence in patient care for respecting patient's wishes, anticipations and requests
- We develop and promote advanced medical care and educate outstanding medical professionals
- We contribute to local community by acting as a base for medicine and disaster prevention
- We are dedicated to practice sound operation and management to achieve our philosophy
Patient Rights
- We respect your personal wishes and dignity.
- You have the right to fair, quality medical care.
- You have the right to receive adequate explanation and information.
- You may choose medical care according to your own wishes.
- You may request the opinion of a doctor from another medical facility regarding your symptoms and treatment plan (second opinion)
- We shall offer communication via suitable means for those who may have difficulty expressing themselves (e.g., young children, elderly patients)
- Your privacy and personal information will be protected.
Patient Responsibilities
- Please give us an accurate description of your health condition.
- Please participate actively in medical treatment.
- Please follow social rules and our hospital's regulations.
- Do not cause trouble for others.
- Please pay your medical fees on time.