What is medical care?Assistance in medical treatment("Assistance in medical treatmentThe duties of nurses and assistant nurses are defined in Articles 5 and 6 of the Public Health Nurses, Midwives, and Nurses Act, as well as in the section on "Nurses and Assistant Nurses" in the "Public Health Nurses, Midwives, and Nurses Act". Under this law, a nurse is defined as "a person who is licensed by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to provide medical care or medical assistance to wounded or sick persons or nursing mothers. Medical care is defined as the treatment of(a) patientWhile observing the disease condition against themealand ... andexcretionChanging clothes,cleanretention, movement, activity and rest,environmentIt is assistance in daily living, such as maintenance, and is carried out according to the clinical judgment of the nurse. Medical care is,(a) patientis receivinglivingAgainst behavioral restrictions and limitations,independenceThis is done as an aid towardsAssistance in medical treatmentrequires a physician's order, whereas medical care does not, according to the administrative interpretation, require a physician's order. However, its implementation must be consistent with the treatment policy,mealMorphology and degree of rest,cleanA physician's opinion may be sought regarding decisions or changes in the method of retention, etc.nursing postTo,(a) patientIn order to implement optimal medical care for the patient, appropriate judgment and skill based on medical knowledge of the condition and treatment is required, including the judgment of whether or not to seek a physician's opinion.

References
(1) Public Health Nurses, Midwives and Nurses Act 60th Anniversary Compilation Committee (ed.): Public Health Nurses, Midwives and Nurses Act 60th Anniversary: History of Nursing Administration and Development of Nursing, Japan Nursing Association Press, 2009.
(2) Tamura, Yayohi (Author): Our stronghold Health Nurse Midwife Nurse Law, Japan Nursing Association Press, 2008.