Medical Interpretation in Japan: Call the AMBULANCE

What do you do in the case you meet an accident in Japan?

Thanks to Japan, sometimes it only takes 5-10 mins.

# Don't think about money. Calling an ambulance is NOT too expensive in Japan. Your health is always priority.

In case you need an Interpreter:

Text me on LinkedIn or Facebook or Email: maxie.pickert    @   live.de

Try to contact your Japanese friend, who speaks some English.

(Personal contacts are the fastest to reach in most cases. However, their foreign language ability can be limited. Dealing with doctor's in an emergency can be very stressful for both Interpreter, Doctor, and your Family Members, )

Japanisch - Deutsch Comic Übersetzung: Krank im Ausland

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Translation by Maxie Pickert (www.german-interpretation.com) 

Ich fand es noch nie wirklich lustig zum Arzt zu gehen, aber ich vertraue als Deutsche auf meinen Kamillentee und viel Schlaf. Bei einer kleinen Erkältung könnt ihr natürlich auch Medikamente in der Apotheke kaufen oder zum Arzt gehen. Der Besuch beim Arzt ist billiger. Hierfür braucht ihr die japanische Krankenkassenkarte. Die Öffnungszeiten variieren von Arzt zu Arzt, deswegen würde ich euch empfehlen auf jeden Fall vorher nachzuforschen.

Wenn ihr krank seit und keine Lust habt Japanisch zu sprechen oder der Arzt nur schlechtes Englisch spricht, man findet immer schnell Dolmetscher. Gute Besserung.

Wart ihr schon einmal krank im Ausland?

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Why Medical Interpretation matters in Japan

Living in a different country is a big challenge for many foreigners. Especially, for people coming from western countries, the Japanese language and cultural barrier is difficult. Japan is a wonderful country to work, study, and to find many great friends. Nevertheless, learning the language and the culture is a time-consuming process. That process can be fun and exciting, but sometimes even the most motivated language learning faces numerous issues.

Today I want to talk about the importance of medical interpretation in Japan.　Let's use the example of having a cold in Japan. Many people don't like to visit a doctor. When you have a cold, all you want to do is sleep and take light medicine, rest and recover. In a foreign country that means you either: a) contact a Japanese friend to help you or b) just do it by yourself. Without speaking Japanese, doing such chores presents a huge challenge. The ability to speak a foreign language depends on your mental and physical ability as well. That means if you sick the last thing you want to do is try to use your broken Japanese. Let's be honest: You just want to sleep and recover.

There is not only plan A or plan B. Why don't you consider contacting an Interpreter to help? You can find great interpreters online or by contacting an interpretation agency. 

In most cases, you find an interpreter fast by telling them the hospital you want to visit (Location), a brief overview of your situation (Content) and what time you want to visit the hospital (Time). You will be surprised how fast you can find somebody, who will help you to get you the right medicine and help you talk to the doctor in Japanese. In my experience, many doctors in Japan are highly skilled, so if you just get rid of the language barrier you will feel great in no time.

Do you feel nervous when visiting a doctor in Japan? Tell me your story!