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Originally Posted by SSJup81
I'd rather wait 5 hours for treatment (unless it's life threatening) instead of not going to the hospital at all because I can't afford it because I have no insurance, due to being rejected because of a "pre-existing condition". I'm really glad I'm in Japan right now. At least when I'm sick, I can go to the doctor and not debate on whether or not I should go if I'm not feeling well because of cost, like back home. Already had to file for bankruptcy one time back home because of healthcare issues. I'm glad I'm in a place right now where bankruptcy wouldn't even be an issue.
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thats good to know, I am unsure about facilities for such as yourself.
Is Japan similar to UK with its national health service?
No doubt Nyrororin has already explained but I forget.
Myjapaneses friend here in UK-- student-- has had to use our services and not had to pay-- although she DOES pay taxes. she has a damaged wrist which was set about 18 months ago but it needs to be seen to again.
Because of worry about passing her exams here in UK she has not been back to the hospital--- but is thinking of getting it done when she returns to JAPAN although she will only be there for about ten days.