The Medical Interpreter Dispatching Service

Medical interpreter service

We do not have a resident medical interpreter.

Please come together with a Japanese interpreter.

The Medical Interpreter Dispatching Service

In order to provide effective medical treatment and promote health and welfare for non-Japanese speaking citizens in Kyoto, City of Kyoto, the non-profit organization Center for Multicultural Society Kyoto are conducting medical interpreter dispatching service to designated hospitals in Kyoto.

• This service is only available for non-Japanese speaking residents in Kyoto city.
• Temporary visitors and travelers can use the service only for emergency treatment.　Please note that it does not cover patients coming to Japan for receiving medical treatment and health checkups (Medical tourism).
• You are required to make an appointment with certain hospitals at least five business days in advance.
• Interpreting is limited to outpatient doctor visits.
• Please make an appointment with the hospital you go.
• If you need to cancel an appointment, please let the hospital know about it.
• Interpreters are responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.