More terminal cancer patients and others with serious illnesses in Japan are choosing home care rather than hospitalization amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This is mainly because hospitals and other facilities are restricting visitations to stem the spread of infection.
At the same time, in the current circumstances under which anyone might run the risk of contracting the deadly virus, experts are urging people to have discussions early on with family members and those whom they trust to determine the best course of action for end-of-life care.