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Korean Hospital Appointment Phrases

Learn Korean phrases for hospital appointments, reception, symptoms, insurance, prescriptions, tests, and follow-up visits.

Beginner 7월 4, 2026 5 min read

진료 예약을 하고 싶습니다. I would like to make a medical appointment.

접수는 어디에서 하나요? Where do I check in?

예약 시간을 변경할 수 있나요? Can I change the appointment time?

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1. Key vocabulary

예약 ye-yak

appointment or reservation

Beginner

접수 jeop-su

check-in or reception

Beginner

진료 jin-ryo

medical consultation

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증상 jeung-sang

symptom

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처방전 cheo-bang-jeon

prescription

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2. Example conversation

A진료 예약을 하고 싶습니다.I would like to make a medical appointment.

B어떤 증상이 있으세요?What symptoms do you have?

A열이 나고 목이 아파요.I have a fever and a sore throat.

B오늘 오후 세 시에 예약 가능합니다.An appointment is available at 3 p.m. today.

3. Common mistake

예약 is the appointment itself, while 접수 is the check-in step after you arrive.

4. Quick check

Which word means prescription?

처방전
대기
변경

Correct answer: 처방전

5. When to use these phrases

Hospital visits are easier when you can explain the appointment, symptoms, insurance, and follow-up steps. Use these Korean words before calling or visiting reception.

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