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[rms2279]

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[le-paul]

most medical terms used in medicine are taken from English in korea and doctors and pharmacisits have usually studied English too.
That is not to say they all speak great English but should understand most medical terms (and pointing and the word 'pain').
Youll just have to go and find out really - but I wouldnt worry, Im sure theyll speak some English.

[oldtactics]

The larger hospitals in Jinju all have at least one staff member that can speak English. When you get to the hospital, go to the information desk and ask them for someone who speaks English. They should be able to send someone your way who can direct you and show you how the payment system works here.

Hospital employees here are great, in my experience. - don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it!

[rms2279]

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[Nadia_M]

I'm not sure...but I had to go to the hospital a couple of weeks ago. I went twice. First visit, I had a few arm x-rays, a tetanus shot, and some medicine. Second visit, I had a chest x-ray and some medicine. Both visits combined were 74k won.

[Hotwire]

In six years every Korean doc and dentist I've met have had decent enough English to meet my needs more than adequately. A lot of pharmacisits too but I'd say for the latter group mostly in Seoul or Goyang-si, not any further out.

Make sure you have healthinsurance.

Last week I didn't have it set up yet for my new job. Went to new docs for therapy on my injured joint. Consultation plus pills = 27,000.

Same today with insurance = 6,800 won.

[rms2279]

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[sojusucks]

[b0101]

If you have started your contract, but don't have the health insurance card yet, you can go back to the dr/pharmacy and get reimbursed once you have the card. Health insurance is valid from the first day of your contract. Save your receipts.