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今週のお題は「ベトナムの医療について」です。

I have had a health check many times in Viet Nam. Usually foreigners don’t believe in the skill of local doctors, but I think some doctors here are more experienced than their overseas counterparts, such as surgeons, obstetricians and gynaecologists.



In fact, this has probably got a lot to do with the fact that they have much more clinical experience.


However, as you indicated, many don’t have enough English skills to explain a patient’s condition or how medicines will affect them.


I have a son and stress out whenever I have to take him to a paediatrician. The doctors can treat him, but can’t explain what made him sick. For example, they might say it’s because of a virus, but can’t explain what kind.


Drugs are also problem. Almost all drugs are imported from western countries and many seem too strong for Asians. Pharmacists don’t explain about their effectiveness and side-effects, so people find out for themselves.


In Viet Nam, do you have state exams for doctors and pharmacists after they graduate. In Japan, all medical and pharmacy students must pass a state-exam before practising.