Students are studying abroad
Inevitably, there will be times when you get sick
But I don't know the place where I see a doctor abroad
I think everyone will have some concerns and questions
Don't worry!Kaku-chan, let's have a good chat
How should international students get medical treatment in Japan?
National Health Insurance.
One of the most worrying things when studying abroad is getting hurt or getting sick. In Japan, National Health Insurance is a medical insurance system that allows people to receive medical expenses in the event of injury or illness in order to enable people to receive ** without financial burden. 
If you want to see a doctor in Japan, you need to enroll in National Health Insurance and pay a certain amount of monthly premiums after enrolling. In this way, everyone is at the time of seeing a doctor and prescribing medicines70% of the cost can be reimbursed in Japan**This reduces the burden on patients.
After coming to Japan as international studentsYou need to go to the local city hall registration addressOnce you have successfully registered, you can apply for National Health Insurance at the Resident Affairs DivisionInternational students are allowed to be a non-income (low-income) groupThose who enjoy student exemptionsPremiums vary depending on the regionGenerally, the reduced premium is about 1,000 yen (about 50 yuan) per month。The monthly premium bill will be mailed to your home, so remember to pay it in time.
But classmatesIf you want to see a dentist, there will be some special circumstances, as some hospitals do not apply National Health InsuranceTherefore, you must do your homework in advance and find a hospital that applies National Health Insurance for dental care. 02
Japanese medical treatment system.
In China, everyone is used to going to the hospital as soon as they get sick. But that's not the case in JapanIf you want to see a doctor in Japan, you should first understand the Japanese medical system. 
There are two main types of medical institutions in Japan
1- General Hospital.
2- Clinic clinic hospital.
3- Midwifery.
4- Hospitals with specific functions.
5- Regional Medical Support Hospital.
6- Nuclear hospital in clinical research.
Here are some of the more frequented international students[General Hospital].with【Clinic Hospital】[General Hospital].
It has a facility that can accommodate more than 100 patients and has more than 20 beds(If there are more than 200 beds, it will be considered a "major hospital"). Its medical services include facilities such as "Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT" and "Intensive Care Unit, Reporting Room, Pathology and Autopsy Room, Laboratory, Chemistry, Bacteriology, etc., and Pathology Testing Facilities." Institutions that meet these conditions and have been approved by the governor of the prefecture can be called"General Hospital".
【Clinic Hospital】
Generally speaking, it is a private clinic.
Facilities with no beds or less than 19 beds, mainly for outpatient examinations and**. "Clinic", "clinic", "hospital" are the commercial names of facilities, and each name has no specific definition and can be used freely.
Students may think that the small medical clinics mentioned above may not be professional and trustworthy. But in fact, in Japan, it is very common to go to a private clinicThere is little difference between a doctor in a small medical clinic and a doctor in a large general hospital in terms of qualifications and abilities. The only difference between private clinics and polyclinics is that their facilities are relatively limited. However, in terms of professionalism, fees, and services, it is the same as that of a general hospital.
And in Japan,The qualifications for doctors are the most stringentThe practitioners in the small medical clinic are also professionally trained to practice medicine, so students do not have to worry about professionalism at all. 
There is another difference between Japan and JapanTriage system。The so-called triage system,In order to share the pressure on large hospitals, Japan** diverts patients to small clinics, so that patients will not be crowded in large hospitals, resulting in reduced efficiency of medical treatment.
Therefore,The first choice for medical treatment in Japan is not to go straight to a large hospital, but to go to a clinic first. Because common conditions in general can be addressed at the clinic. If the clinic's doctor confirms that he or she is unable to do so, he or she will be transferred to a general hospital. If necessary, the clinic's doctor will also write a testimonial letter for the patient, indicating the patient's condition. Patients can take this letter of recommendation and go to a major hospital for treatment.
Although large general hospitals have a more complete range of medical treatments, there is a longer waiting time for medical treatment. In addition, if you do not have a referral letter from a small medical clinic, the cost of treatment can be very expensive. Therefore, if you only have a cold or fever, you can go directly to the clinic.
Procedure. Find the right providerAs an international student, you will definitely have a hard time choosing between the many clinics in Japan. But this is a medical treatment, and you can't be sloppyYou can use a medical evaluation like caloo ( ) to conduct an initial screening of the clinic.
YesIt depends on the region and the department that needs to be treatedScreening is carried out to find the right medical institution.
Make an appointmentSome clinics will display on their website that they are fully contractedAt this time, students are neededMake an online appointment or make an appointment in advance。In order to save time, not only clinics, but also general hospitals will give priority to patients who have made appointments.
Visit a doctorFirst of all, students must remember to bring their ownNational Health Insurance card！！It is recommended to arrive about 10-15 minutes in advance according to the appointment time. The basic procedures of medical institutions in Japan are also the same"Handle ** visit".process. Students may occasionally wonder which subject they should take, right?It doesn't matter, before the official visit, ** will conduct a pre-consultation, ask some basic information, and let the patient fill it outConsultation**After filling out **, hand in your National Health Insurance card and wait for the number to be called.
Once you have been called, you can consult a doctor. This section will involve a detailed description of your condition, if your Japanese skills are not enoughIt is recommended to check some medical words in advance to avoid communication barriers during the visit. The doctor will formulate a ** plan according to the condition and prescribe it.
Buy medicine
If the doctor prescribes the medicine, studentsYou need to bring your National Health Insurance card and prescription to the pharmacy to buy medicine. And it should be noted thatThe dosage is written on the prescription, the pharmacy will dispense the medicine strictly according to the information on the prescription, yesThere is no way to buy moreTarget. If you run out of medicine for a course of medication, you will need to find a doctor again to prescribe the medicine.
Tips for medical appointments
Be sure to check in advance whether the clinic you want to go to or if you need to make an appointmentMost of them require advance reservations. There are also many ways to make an appointment, such as email, online, etc. 2- Required at the time of reservationConfirm business hoursDon't run out of sight on your day off. 3- Students are accustomed to online payment methods in China, butIn Japan, cash payments are still mainstream. Therefore, it is best to confirm the payment method when making a reservation. 4- Conversations with doctors are often used in everyday language. If you are worried that you can't express yourself clearly, you canMentionCheck the medical terminology beforehand. However, there are also foreigner-friendly hospitals, which are the ones that have a Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients. This system is commonly referred toAs the name suggests, JMIP certification is a facility that recognizes the hospital's multilingual services, respect for cultures, religions, and other foreign-friendly measures. Most of the companies that can obtain JMIP certification are major hospitals, and sometimes they need a letter of referral from the clinic. If you do not have a referral letter, you may be charged a fee of about 3,000 to 5,000 yen at the time of your initial consultation.