Japan doctor-turned-author moots amputations to ease care crunch (opens in new tab)

Now his extraordinary ideas are on display on the big screen, with the book's film adaptation attracting huge controversy since its release last month in Japan. But "Haiyoshin (Useless Body)" -- which sees a young doctor advocate for "A-care (Amputation Care)" -- has also focused attention on the struggling care sector in a country with the world's second-oldest population. Kusakabe, a former geriatric specialist from Osaka, explained to AFP the thinking behind his shocking proposition, sayin...