Unending Alarm - Life for Children With Medical Complexity -

[Produced by Fukuoka Broadcasting System]
Broadcasters' Eye showcases programs by commercial and cable television broadcasters in Japan.
With healthcare improvement in Japan, the number of children receiving daily medical care has increased and stands at 20,000 cases. Families of kids with medical complexities must be vigilant: even at night, an alarm may sound, warning their child is in danger. We look at a family that negotiates with the government for their child to attend regular elementary classes and another who relies on home visits. Ultimately, we ask, "What does it mean to live?"

A premature baby
Kitta's family performing phlegm suction
Nicori staff and Kitta
Daiki being tube fed
Haruki practices how to do suction procedure
Haruki puts on his school satchel

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