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英検1級 二次 予想トピック 30 ・ 🏥 健康・医療・スポーツ ・ Is ~ worth ~?

Is expanding online medical consultations worth the risks?

オンライン診療を広げることは、リスクを冒す価値があるか。

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通院の大変さやオンライン診療の体験など、身近な例から話せる人向け。

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賛成（Yes）で話すなら

I believe expanding online consultations is worth the risks, because it makes medical care much more accessible.

  1. rural accessIn many rural areas, the nearest hospital is far away and there are few doctors. Online consultations allow patients to see a doctor without a long trip.
  2. conveniencePeople who are busy with work or childcare often put off seeing a doctor. Being able to consult a doctor from home makes it easier to get help early.
  3. infection controlPatients with infectious diseases can receive advice without visiting a crowded waiting room. This protects other patients and medical staff.

反対（No）で話すなら

I don't believe it is worth the risks, because online consultations cannot replace a direct examination by a doctor.

  1. missed diagnosesDoctors cannot touch or listen to a patient's body through a screen. Some serious conditions might be overlooked.
  2. digital barriersMany elderly people, who need care the most, are not comfortable using smartphones or video calls. The system could leave them behind.
  3. privacy and misuseMedical data shared online could be leaked or hacked. There are also concerns that some online clinics prescribe medicine too easily.

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QCan doctors really diagnose patients accurately through a screen?

Not in every case, I admit. Some conditions definitely require a physical examination. However, online consultations work well for follow-up visits and for patients with stable chronic conditions. When necessary, the doctor can simply ask the patient to come to the hospital.

Q：医師は画面越しで本当に正確に診断できるのですか。
A：すべての場合でできるわけではないことは認めます。触診などの診察がどうしても必要な病気もあります。しかし、オンライン診療は再診や、病状が安定している慢性疾患の患者にはうまく機能します。必要なときは、医師が患者に来院するよう伝えればよいのです。

QHow can elderly people who aren't good with technology use this service?

That's an important issue. One solution is to have nurses or family members help them during the consultation. Some areas are also trying to set up spaces in places such as pharmacies or community centers, where elderly people can get help with the technology.

Q：機械が苦手な高齢者は、このサービスをどう使えばよいのですか。
A：大切な問題です。解決策の1つは、診療の間、看護師や家族に手伝ってもらうことです。薬局や公民館などに、高齢者が機器の操作を手伝ってもらえる場所を設けようとしている地域もあります。

QDo you think AI will eventually replace doctors?

I don't think AI will replace doctors completely. AI may become very good at analyzing symptoms and test results. However, patients also need a doctor who can explain things with care and make final decisions they can trust.

Q：いずれAIが医師に取って代わると思いますか。
A：AIが医師に完全に取って代わることはないと思います。AIは症状や検査結果の分析がとても得意になるかもしれません。しかし患者には、思いやりをもって説明し、信頼できる最終判断を下してくれる医師も必要です。

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