Yasuda Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Located on Taiko-dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Yasuda Internal Medicine Clinic is a general internal medicine clinic serving as a local primary care physician. The clinic provides treatment for a wide range of internal medicine conditions, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, memory issues, home medical care, and herbal medicine. The clinic implements infection prevention measures; for cases suspected of infection such as fever, cough, runny nose, or sore throat, separate examination slots are provided with temporal and spatial separation from other patients. These measures aim to prevent hospital-acquired infections, and patients with fever or suspected infections are requested to wait outside in their vehicles or on foot. In terms of testing, the clinic has introduced Abbott's 'ID NOW' system for COVID-19 testing using nucleic acid detection. 'ID NOW' employs the NEAR method of isothermal nucleic acid amplification, and while sensitivity is lower compared to standard PCR testing, positive or negative results can be determined within 15 minutes. A notable feature is the ability to determine COVID-19 status even in asymptomatic cases. This test is performed for individuals with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection. The facility is equipped with parking and barrier-free access. English is supported, and communication in English is possible. Through these facilities and services, the clinic functions as a community healthcare provider.
