Appointment, finding a hospital
Can foreign travelers without Japanese medical insurance see a doctor in Japan? The answer is yes.
While it is expensive to get medical treatment in Japan, you can ask the hospital to issue a medical certificate if you have taken out relevant insurance before leaving the country. Applying for an insurance claim when you return home can alleviate some of the burden.
Japanese words to memorize: wind or disease?
Japanese wind evil (风) means cold, while sick () means sick. It's very expensive to go to the doctor in Japan, so the average Japanese person who says windy evil means a common cold, and usually just goes to the drugstore and buys their own medicine to take. But if you use the word sick, it means it's serious and means you need to go to the hospital!
When looking for the nearest hospital, you can open Google Maps and search for "hospitals" directly.(12) In addition, you can use the medical information website https://www.JNTO.go.jp/emergency/chc/mi_guide.html,jnto(jnto ), a medical information website, to assist in your search. This site is dedicated to providing overseas travelers with a guide to medical care in Japan, including a list of medical institutions in each prefecture and a search for the medical specialty that corresponds to each symptom!
The University of Tokyo Medical School Hospital
Japanese words to memorize: hospital, clinic and What's the difference?
Japanese medical facilities can also be categorized into large hospitals and small and medium-sized clinics based on their size. Large hospitals, medical institutions, similar to what we often refer to as joint hospitals and medical centers, are large and can provide a large number of beds. For example, the University of Tokyo Medical School Hospital and Osaka Municipal Medical Center are large hospitals.
Hospitals and clinics are smaller than hospitals. Even the clinics we're talking about, many of them using the trendy foreign word (clinic), are mostly in a single subject. For example, dental hospitals (oral clinics), outpatient clinics (pediatric clinics), dermatology (dermatology clinics), and so on.
Japan Travel Disease Reference Site
Japan JNTO Medical Information Site: https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/chc/mi_guide.html
Registering and filling out a consultation ticket
You go to a hospital or clinic in Japan and fill out a consultation ticket () What you fill out includes basic information, past medical history, whether you are allergic to medications, and what symptoms you are currently experiencing. A sample consultation form with a simple translation is attached below for your reference. The form varies slightly from hospital to hospital, but basically asks similar questions. Nowadays, many hospitals provide consultation sheets in English or even Chinese for foreigners to fill out, so don't worry too much!
This sample consultation form is from Maruyama Hospital in Umekata, Osaka. Nowadays, many hospitals put consultation tickets directly on their websites for people to download and fill out. You can check the website before visiting!
Doctor's question, description of symptoms, medical history
Doctor's question: what's wrong with you today?
What day is it today? What day is today? kywadsaremashitaka?
donnashjdegoraiinsaremashitaka?Both of the above sentences ask, "What are the symptoms that brought you to the doctor today?" The meaning. If you can correctly express which part of your body is uncomfortable, you can get the doctor to prescribe the right medicine! Here are some Japanese words for basic symptoms.
In addition to describing symptoms, doctors will ask about a person's or family's past medical history, or if they have any allergies or chronic illnesses. This helps them to determine the condition. When the doctor tells you what you might have, you'll have a better idea if you can understand or comprehend some of the common words used. Fortunately, the vast majority of Japanese diseases are recorded in kanji. Even if you can't understand them, you can probably take them literally! Here are some common names for diseases.
Common Diseases List Word Card
When moms and dads take their kids abroad, sometimes it's inevitable that they'll encounter an unexpected situation where their child doesn't feel well, especially if it's a young child who isn't suited to taking proprietary medicines sold at the drugstore. Seeking medical attention is the only option! Below are the names of common illnesses and colds in children and toddlers. If you have similar symptoms, don't panic. Remember to see your doctor as soon as possible and take the medicine as instructed. If the symptoms still don't improve, then don't linger on your trip. Returning to your home country at the earliest to seek medical attention is the best thing to do!
List of Common Diseases in Infants Word Card
Doctor's Prescription Sign
After the consultation is over, the Japanese doctor will issue a prescription and ask the patient to buy medicine from a nearby pharmacy. The doctor will also ask the patient if he/she is allergic to any medicines at the right time. Below are the names of some common medications that may cause allergic reactions. People who are allergic to medicines should not ignore them and must inform the doctor when they visit the doctor.