Articles Related to the Japanese Health System

Health Care Interpreting

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Recently, some innovative programs in several areas in Japan have provided interpreting services in health care settings. In this month's issue, I'll introduce you to health care interpreting services in Japan.

Visiting the Hospital

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

In Japan almost all the medical treatments are covered by health insurance, and the cost depends on the examination or the treatment, not on the hospital or the doctor.

Medical Seminar

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

The main objective of the seminar was to get to know each profession in the field of medical communication. Doctors should know the existence of medical editors to improve their academic papers.

The Social Insurance System

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

The biggest English conversation school in Japan was recently accused of treating its non-Japanese instructors illegally.