First of all, when you go to the hospital for the first time in Korea, it is not easy to know what is what.
It’s because each country’s hospital system is different. It also leads to more confusion in emergencies.
So I’ll summarize the terms used in Korean hospital today.
when you visit the hospital for the first time
If you visit the hospital for the first time, the nurse will ask! ” Are you new to this? “Are you Jaejin?” Don’t panic and remember! when you visit first, First visit to the appropriate clinic, Re-examination, A re-examination after a first visit with a doctor. Most foreign students are definitely new to the hospital. If you go to the hospital again, that’s a re-examination! But even if it’s the same hospital, if you don’t visit for more than a year, you can get treatment for the first time. In that case, you can tell me that you visited before.
You should ask to Docter in Korea hospital
When you’re alone with a doctor like this, you have to tell him as much as you can! That way, you can make an accurate diagnosis! You can use English at this time. If the doctor says, “I think I need to do this kind of treatment.” Are you okay?” If you ask, you should ask if the NHS is covered first! If it’s a non-payment treatment, it’s better to do it only when you really need it. Non-payment refers to medical treatments that are not covered by insurance. The hospital bill can be high because the insurance is not covered.
I explained the words that are commonly used in hospitals in English.
Korean words that are commonly used in hospital
혈액검사 – A blood test to check the levels of different substances in the blood, such as glucose, cholesterol, and red and white blood cells.
진단 – Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms, examination, and test results.
치료 – Treatment, the medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
수술 – Surgery, a medical procedure that involves cutting into the body to repair, remove, or replace a damaged or diseased part.
처방전 – Prescription, a written order from a doctor for the dispensing of a specific medication.
검사 – Test, a medical examination or procedure to check for the presence or extent of a disease or condition.
약물 – Medication, a drug used to treat or prevent disease or illness.
예방접종 – Vaccination, the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system to develop immunity to a specific disease.
환자 – Patient, a person who is receiving medical treatment for an illness or injury.
병원 – Hospital, a medical facility where patients receive treatment, surgery, and other forms of medical care.
수액 – Intravenous therapy, a medical treatment that involves injecting fluids, such as saline solution, directly into a patient’s vein.
마취 – Anesthesia, the use of drugs to prevent a patient from feeling pain during a medical procedure.
치아 – Tooth, one of the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
조직검사 – Biopsy, the removal of a small amount of tissue from a part of the body for examination under a microscope to determine if there is cancer or another disease.
재활 – Rehabilitation, the process of restoring a patient’s physical, mental, and emotional functioning after an illness or injury.
진료비 – Medical expenses, the cost of medical treatment and care, including fees for doctors, hospitals, medications, and other related services.
복용 – Dosage, the amount of medication prescribed and taken at a specific time and frequency.
선천적 – Congenital, a condition present at birth or acquired during prenatal development.
발작 – Seizure, a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, or sensations.
고혈압 – Hypertension, a condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
