One thing that I like about Japan is the way they handle medical care. I’ve only been to the doctor once since I’ve been here, and the service was fantastic. Furthermore, the ability to get medical treatment for a reduced amount is wonderful.
Although in America we have great medical care, sometimes it can be a bit expensive. For example, when I was 15 years old, I broke my leg. When I went to the doctor, I had x-rays and a cast put on my leg, with the total cost of the procedure being close to $10,000 (1 million yen). That price was with insurance! When I got hit by a car in Japan, I fell off my bike and couldn’t walk very well. So I had to go to the doctor to get x-rays, as well as get bandages for my hands and fingernails. The total cost of that procedure was around 5000 yen ($50). I was surprised! I do not think x-rays in America are that cheap. That is what’s nice about having insurance in Japan. Now, I go to the dentist, get medical check-ups regularly, and take care of myself more without having to worry about high costs. My experience with going to the doctor was a positive one.
Questions:
1) Have you been to the doctor recently? What for?
2) How often do you go to the doctor per year?
3) In your opinion, how healthy are you?
4) Have you ever been to the doctor in other countries? What for?
5) What is your opinion of medical care in Japan?
Key Words and Phrases:
furthermore / for a reduced amount / medical
cast put on / procedure / insurance
bandages / check-ups
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