Kyushu Roundtable #6: Healthcare in Kyushu: What Works, What Doesn’t?

Japan offers broad access to medical care, but international residents can experience the healthcare system very differently. Language is one issue, but it is far from the only one. How do you find the right doctor or hospital? How easy is it to understand a diagnosis or treatment? What happens when expectations about testing, medication, communication, preventative care, or the doctor-patient relationship differ from what you are used to?