The patient with the brain abscess was admitted for treatment shortly after her medical records were transferred.
Thanks to Japan's advanced triage system, medical records often arrive even before the patient, allowing doctors to gain a preliminary understanding of the case and conduct targeted examinations to devise a treatment plan.
Some patients have already undergone examinations at community hospitals or private clinics before being referred to higher-level hospitals, their condition confirmed but lacking the necessary facilities for treatment at smaller institutions.
The patient with the brain abscess in this case was referred because the smaller hospital discovered the problem but lacked the capability and confidence to perform a craniotomy.
