使い分け:どこに行く?(これだけ覚える)
| 行く先 | こんな時 | メモ |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | 今すぐ危険(呼吸苦しい、意識が変、激痛、重い出血、けいれん等) | 自分で移動しない。場所を伝える。 |
| 救急(ER) | 急ぎだが命の危険は不明。重い怪我・高熱が続く等。 | 待ち時間が長いことも。身分証と支払い手段。 |
| ウォークイン/クリニック | 中等症。喉・咳・発熱・皮膚・軽い怪我など。 | “予約なし”枠がある施設も。ホテルに聞くと早い。 |
| 薬局(Pharmacy) | 軽症の第一選択。風邪薬、胃腸、アレルギー、軽い痛み。 | 薬剤師に相談できる。症状を短く言う。 |
旅行保険:動き方(重要)
・可能なら 受診前に保険会社へ連絡(提携先や手続きが早い)
・領収書・診断書・処方箋の控えは保存
・支払いが必要な場合はカードで、明細を残す
・領収書・診断書・処方箋の控えは保存
・支払いが必要な場合はカードで、明細を残す
症状の伝え方:これだけ言えれば回る
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1 いつから?
“Since yesterday / for three days.”(昨日から/3日間)
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2 どこが?
“My throat / stomach / chest hurts.”(喉/胃/胸が痛い)
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3 どれくらい?
“It’s getting worse.”(悪化している) / “It’s severe.”(かなり痛い)
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4 アレルギーと薬
“I’m allergic to ___.”(___にアレルギー) / “I take ___.”(___を服用している)
薬局で使える “一発” 英語
“I have a fever / a cough / a sore throat / diarrhea / nausea.”
“What do you recommend?”(おすすめは?)
“What do you recommend?”(おすすめは?)
Where to go (simple rules)
| Place | Use when | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Immediate danger (trouble breathing, altered consciousness, major bleeding, seizures) | Don’t self-transport. State location. |
| ER | Urgent but unclear severity (serious injury, persistent high fever) | Wait times can be long. Bring ID and payment method. |
| Walk-in clinic | Moderate issues: sore throat, cough, fever, skin, minor injuries. | Some have no-appointment slots. Ask your hotel. |
| Pharmacy | First stop for mild issues: cold meds, stomach, allergies, mild pain. | Pharmacists can advise. Keep it short. |
Travel insurance (important)
• If possible, call your insurer before you visit (they may direct you to partners).
• Save receipts, prescriptions, and visit notes.
• Pay by card when needed—keep records.
• Save receipts, prescriptions, and visit notes.
• Pay by card when needed—keep records.
How to explain symptoms
- 1 When?“Since yesterday / for three days.”
- 2 Where?“My throat / stomach / chest hurts.”
- 3 How bad?“It’s getting worse.” / “It’s severe.”
- 4 Allergies & meds“I’m allergic to ___.” / “I take ___.”
One-line pharmacy phrases
“I have a fever / a cough / a sore throat / diarrhea / nausea.”
“What do you recommend?”
“What do you recommend?”