初しょ診しん

noun

first medical examination; initial consultation

Refers to the first visit to a doctor, clinic, or hospital for a particular condition or as a new patient. Often used in contrast with 再診 (return visit).

• 初しょ診しんの方かたは受うけ付つけで問もん診しん票ひょうを記き入にゅうしてください。

  First-time patients, please fill out the medical questionnaire at reception.

• 初しょ診しん料りょうは保ほ険けんが適てき用ようされます。

  The initial consultation fee is covered by insurance.