noun
medical treatment at one's own expense; treatment not covered by health insurance
Refers to medical services that are not covered by public health insurance, so the patient pays the full cost out-of-pocket. Common in contexts like cosmetic surgery, advanced dental work, or unapproved treatments.
自由診療は保険がきかないので、費用が高くなることがあります。
Since free medical treatment is not covered by insurance, the cost can be high.
このクリニックでは自由診療として最新の治療を提供しています。
This clinic offers the latest treatments as self-pay medical services.