Consultation Hours

First Visit Consultation Fee

The following first-time patients are not required to pay the first visit consultation fee.

1. Patients who were transported to the hospital by ambulance
2. Patients who are eligible for medical aid under public assistance
3. Patients who are eligible for government medical subsidies, such as patients with “specific diseases” designated by the government
4. Patients receiving medical services for occupational accidents including those serving public duties
5. Patients who visited a clinical department for the first time but have been visiting a different clinical department of the hospital continuously
6. Patients who brought a referral letter from another medical institution

The following cases are considered a first visit, and patients are required to pay the first visit consultation fee.

1. When a patient received medical services for the first time without a referral letter from another medical institution
2. When a patient received medical services for the same illness/symptoms as in the past, but had voluntarily discontinued receiving medical services and one month or more has passed
3. When a patient’s injury or illness is a relapse of an injury or illness which was fully treated previously or was close to being fully treated
4. When a patient only has an acute condition (e.g., a patient received medical services for a cold and two months later received medical services for a bruise)

If you will be visiting the Takashimadaira Chuo General Hospital for a new illness, we recommend that you first see your family doctor at your nearby clinic and receive a referral letter before visiting our hospital.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

After-Hour Services on Holidays

The following clinical departments offer 24-hour emergency outpatient services. Please inquire by telephone before visiting the hospital.