Abstract ⅰ

I. Introduction 1
  1. Research Background and Purpose 3
  2. Research Scope and Methods 6

II. Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Deformities 11
  1. Disease Characteristics and Treatment Principles 13
  2. Diseases for Research and Health Insurance Payments 23
  3. Other Supportive Projects 48

III. Health Insurance against Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Deformities in Selected Countries 65
  1. Japan 67
  2. Australia 75
  3. Canada 93
  4. Chapter Conclusion 106

IV. Current Medical Services and Cost Analysis 109
  1. Current Use of Medical Services 111
  2. The Ratio of Non-Covered Medical Costs 119
  3. Chapter Conclusion 121

V. Surveying Clinical Experts Groups and Patients 123
  1. Survey of Clinical Experts 125
  2. Survey of Patients 137
  3. Chapter Conclusion 158

VI. Expanding Health Insurance Benefits 161
  1. How to Expand the Benefits 163
  2. Improvements Suggested for Expanding the Insurance Coverage 187

VII. Summary and Conclusion 193

References 199
Appendices 203