Let's Think Together About the 'Good Samaritan Law': Recruitment for a Public Symposium Hosted by the Japan Medical Association
The Japan Medical Association (JMA) will host a public symposium on May 24th to discuss the legal protection of rescuers (Good Samaritan Law) and is seeking participants from the general public and medical community.
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The Japan Medical Association (President: Yoshiro Matsumoto) is organizing a public symposium titled "Considering the So-called 'Good Samaritan Law'" at the JMA Grand Auditorium on May 24, and is currently recruiting participants.
This initiative follows the release of a "Proposal for Legal Arrangement (Legislation) Regarding the Protection of Rescuers" in December 2023 by the Japan Society of Compensation Sciences and the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. The JMA decided to examine legal issues arising when medical professionals (or general citizens) provide aid at the scene of a sudden illness outside of medical facilities. The JMA's Medical Law Relations Study Committee is currently discussing the ideal form of rescuer protection legislation and the feasibility of applying a "Good Samaritan Law" in Japan.
This symposium aims to share the progress of these deliberations. Speakers from various backgrounds—including law, the public, and the legislature—will join to deepen the discussion on the "Good Samaritan Law" for a wide audience, including both medical professionals and the general public.
The overview of the symposium is as follows. We look forward to your participation.
◆ Date and Time: May 24 (Sun) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Reception starts at 1:00 PM)
◆ Venue: Japan Medical Association Building, 1st Floor Grand Auditorium (2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
* Approx. 10-min walk from JR Yamanote Line 'Komagome Station' South Exit
* Approx. 10-min walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line 'Komagome Station' Exit 2
* Approx. 8-min walk from Toei Mita Line 'Sengoku Station' A3 Exit
※ Please do not arrive by car as parking is not available.
◆ Target Audience: General public, medical professionals, and anyone interested.
◆ Capacity: 300 people (First-come, first-served; registration ends once capacity is reached)
◆ Admission: Free
◆ Deadline: Until May 21 (Thu)
◆ Main Program:
- Opening (Yoshiro Matsumoto, President of JMA)
- Issue Presentation: "Discussions in the JMA Medical Law Relations Study Committee" (Norihiko Morimoto, Chair of JMA Medical Law Relations Study Committee / President of Shimane Medical Association)
- Designated Remarks (Takeshi Tana, President of Okinawa Medical Association)
- Proposal by the Joint Committee of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine and the Japan Society of Compensation Sciences (Naoto Morimura, Chair of the Joint Committee)
- From the Perspective of Jurisprudence (Norio Higuchi, Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo)
- From the Perspective of Citizens (Kunihiko Kumamoto, Professor Emeritus, Edogawa University)
- From the Perspective of Legislation (Toshiharu Furukawa, Member of the House of Councillors)
- General Discussion (Q&A)
- Closing (Shigeto Shigematsu, Vice President of JMA)
◆ How to Apply: Please apply using the registration form below.
Apply here
After registration is confirmed, a participation pass for the day will be sent to your registered email address.
Inquiries: Medical Law/Medical Safety Division, Public Relations Division, Japan Medical Association TEL 03-3946-2121 (Rep.)
Public Interest Incorporated Association Japan Medical Association
The JMA is an academic professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations. Its mission is to improve medical ethics, advance medical science and arts, enhance public health, and promote social welfare through various activities and proposals regarding lifelong medical education, regional healthcare development, and health insurance enhancement.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
☆ JMA YouTube Official Channel: Features regular press conferences, health-related videos, symposia, and events.
Watch/Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
☆ JMA LINE Official Account: Provides information on seminars, events, and health/medical updates. You can customize delivery settings to meet your needs!
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This initiative follows the release of a "Proposal for Legal Arrangement (Legislation) Regarding the Protection of Rescuers" in December 2023 by the Japan Society of Compensation Sciences and the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. The JMA decided to examine legal issues arising when medical professionals (or general citizens) provide aid at the scene of a sudden illness outside of medical facilities. The JMA's Medical Law Relations Study Committee is currently discussing the ideal form of rescuer protection legislation and the feasibility of applying a "Good Samaritan Law" in Japan.
This symposium aims to share the progress of these deliberations. Speakers from various backgrounds—including law, the public, and the legislature—will join to deepen the discussion on the "Good Samaritan Law" for a wide audience, including both medical professionals and the general public.
The overview of the symposium is as follows. We look forward to your participation.
◆ Date and Time: May 24 (Sun) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Reception starts at 1:00 PM)
◆ Venue: Japan Medical Association Building, 1st Floor Grand Auditorium (2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
* Approx. 10-min walk from JR Yamanote Line 'Komagome Station' South Exit
* Approx. 10-min walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line 'Komagome Station' Exit 2
* Approx. 8-min walk from Toei Mita Line 'Sengoku Station' A3 Exit
※ Please do not arrive by car as parking is not available.
◆ Target Audience: General public, medical professionals, and anyone interested.
◆ Capacity: 300 people (First-come, first-served; registration ends once capacity is reached)
◆ Admission: Free
◆ Deadline: Until May 21 (Thu)
◆ Main Program:
- Opening (Yoshiro Matsumoto, President of JMA)
- Issue Presentation: "Discussions in the JMA Medical Law Relations Study Committee" (Norihiko Morimoto, Chair of JMA Medical Law Relations Study Committee / President of Shimane Medical Association)
- Designated Remarks (Takeshi Tana, President of Okinawa Medical Association)
- Proposal by the Joint Committee of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine and the Japan Society of Compensation Sciences (Naoto Morimura, Chair of the Joint Committee)
- From the Perspective of Jurisprudence (Norio Higuchi, Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo)
- From the Perspective of Citizens (Kunihiko Kumamoto, Professor Emeritus, Edogawa University)
- From the Perspective of Legislation (Toshiharu Furukawa, Member of the House of Councillors)
- General Discussion (Q&A)
- Closing (Shigeto Shigematsu, Vice President of JMA)
◆ How to Apply: Please apply using the registration form below.
Apply here
After registration is confirmed, a participation pass for the day will be sent to your registered email address.
Inquiries: Medical Law/Medical Safety Division, Public Relations Division, Japan Medical Association TEL 03-3946-2121 (Rep.)
Public Interest Incorporated Association Japan Medical Association
The JMA is an academic professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations. Its mission is to improve medical ethics, advance medical science and arts, enhance public health, and promote social welfare through various activities and proposals regarding lifelong medical education, regional healthcare development, and health insurance enhancement.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
☆ JMA YouTube Official Channel: Features regular press conferences, health-related videos, symposia, and events.
Watch/Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
☆ JMA LINE Official Account: Provides information on seminars, events, and health/medical updates. You can customize delivery settings to meet your needs!
Add as friend here: https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true