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Seiichi Satomi

さとみ せいいち

Satomi Seiichi

Pen Names: Yamazaki ToyokoPen name taken from a character in 'Shiroi Kyotō'.

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1961-01-01 (Tottori Prefecture)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Internist, Critic
Active Years
1986-

Education

University of Tokyo
Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medicine
Degree: 医学博士
Period: 1982-1986
Year of Graduation: 1986
Country: Japan
Graduated from University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine. Completed training at university and public hospitals with specialization in respiratory medicine.

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Hypocrisy of Medical Care

2009 Non-fiction

A critical book exposing issues in medical practice.

Medical CareSocial Issues

Despair Called Hope: Diagnosing Heisei Japan from Medical Sites

2011 Essay

An essay collection diagnosing Japanese society through medical settings.

Medical CareSocial Criticism

Correct Interpretation of Cancer Clinical Trials Nobody Told You

2011 Medical Explanation

A work promoting correct understanding of cancer clinical trials.

CancerClinical Trials

Pathology of the Mob

2013 Essay

A critical analysis of pathology in modern society.

Social Criticism

Farewell: A Confession of a Clinician

2013 Autobiographical Essay

A work describing his experiences and confessions as a clinician.

Medical CareClinical

A Doctor's Duty

2014 Essay

An essay about the ethics and responsibilities of doctors.

Medical Ethics

Theory of Communication Between Doctors and Patients

2015 Essay

A work discussing the importance of communication in medical settings.

Medical Communication

What Kind of Profession Is Being a Doctor

2016 Essay

A work describing doctors' professional consciousness and social roles.

Medical Profession

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Logical and clear writing styleCritical essays sharply addressing social issues
Recurring Motifs
Reality of medical sitesDoctor-patient relationshipSocial pathology

Legacy

As a medical critic, sharply pointed out issues in the field and deepened understanding of Japanese medical practice.