This book is based on the very popular international publication (Crezee, 2013) and has been supplemented with Japanese glossaries. Just like the 2013 textbook, this practical resource will allow interpreters and translators to quickly read up on healthcare settings, familiarizing themselves with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and frequently encountered conditions, diagnostic tests and treatment options. This is an exceptionally useful and easily accessible handbook, in particular for English-speaking patients, Japanese-speaking doctors, first-language Japanese-speaking students in healthcare related programs. This book includes a special chapter on Japan's shifting social structure and the hierarchies which exist within its medical system and gives concrete examples of patient expectations for hospital stays and physician visits. A further special chapter describes the Japanese insurance system and related regulations in a comprehensive fashion, also discussing standards of third party accreditation. Also included is information regarding the establishment of the Aichi Medical Interpretation System, the first of its kind in Japan, which was launched thanks to the combined efforts of local municipal communities, healthcare organizations and universities in the Aichi Prefecture.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Benjamins Publishing Company, John
ISBN-10
9027212422
ISBN-13
9789027212429
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239709804
Product Key Features
Author
Ineke H. M. Crezee, Teruko Asano
Publication Name
Introduction to Healthcare for Japanese-Speaking Interpreters and Translators
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Type
Language Course
Number of Pages
440 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Width
6.7in
Item Weight
28.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
R119.5.C7415 2016
Copyright Date
2016
Topic
Health Care Delivery, General, Translating & Interpreting, Japanese
Lccn
2016-034721
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Foreign Language Study, Medical, Language Arts & Disciplines