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Original Research

A study of the changes in how medically related events are reported in Japanese newspapers

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Pages 33-38 | Published online: 11 Aug 2010

Figures & data

Figure 1 Total number of articles in each newspaper.

Figure 1 Total number of articles in each newspaper.

Figure 2 Number of articles containing the word ‘iryojiko’ (medically related occurrence or incident) or ‘iryokago’ (medical professional negligence or error).

Figure 2 Number of articles containing the word ‘iryojiko’ (medically related occurrence or incident) or ‘iryokago’ (medical professional negligence or error).

Figure 3 Proportion of articles containing the word ‘iryojiko’ (medically related occurrence or incident) or ‘iryokago’ (medical professional negligence or error).

Figure 3 Proportion of articles containing the word ‘iryojiko’ (medically related occurrence or incident) or ‘iryokago’ (medical professional negligence or error).

Figure 4 Annual trends in the usage frequency of each keyword. A) Hospital name, B) Litigation related, C) Punishment related, D) Healthcare system related.

Figure 4 Annual trends in the usage frequency of each keyword. A) Hospital name, B) Litigation related, C) Punishment related, D) Healthcare system related.