2026-09-04 東京大学
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- https://ircn.jp/pressrelease/20260904_kiyoto_kasai
- https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01775-7/abstract
障害に関する専門知識:日本在住の脳性麻痺の小児科医
Disability expertise: a paediatrician with cerebral palsy in Japan
Shin-ichiro Kumagaya ∙ Michele Ilana Friedner ∙ Junko Kitanaka ∙ Kiyoto Kasai
The Lancet Published: September 5, 2026
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01775-7
SK, the lead author of this article, was born with cerebral palsy, is supported by personal assistants for daily living activities, and uses a power wheelchair. Thanks to his family’s advocacy and steadfast belief in his capacities, he was educationally mainstreamed with peers, which was atypical at the time in Japan. His application to medical school sparked a debate about whether he could become a doctor. A faculty member visited SK’s apartment to assess him and met the group of people who were part of his care community. After observing SK’s many relationships, the faculty member advocated for his admission.


