Inoue Hospital
About
Inoue Hospital is a community-based hospital located in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services to local residents, with departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Rehabilitation Medicine. For many years, the hospital has served as a trusted local family physician, emphasizing routine care including preventive medicine, with a system in place where familiar doctors provide continuous examinations. The facility has 50 general hospital beds and an affiliated nursing care facility called "Asagao" with 58 beds, providing support for those requiring both medical and nursing care. Day rehabilitation services are also available, offering comprehensive care in coordination with the Rehabilitation Medicine department. A transportation service is available for patients who have difficulty traveling to the hospital, with accommodations tailored to each patient's situation. Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon, with Sunday morning consultations also available. The hospital is closed on national holidays and from December 29 to January 3 for the New Year period. The facility is equipped with parking and features barrier-free accessibility. The hospital has adopted no-lifting care practices and maintains a policy of avoiding physical and verbal restraints, creating an environment where patients can recover with peace of mind. English language support is available.
