Japanese phrase
___の受診に紹介状は必要ですか？ ___ no ju shin ni shō kai jō wa hitsu yō de su ka
Meaning
Is a referral letter required to see ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a referral letter is needed for medical care. The polite wording works when checking hospital rules with a receptionist or other staff.
Example dialogue
眼科を受診したいのですが。 gan ka o ju shin shi ta i no de su ga
I would like to see an eye doctor.
眼科の受診に紹介状は必要ですか？ gan ka no ju shin ni shō kai jō wa hitsu yō de su ka
Is a referral letter required to see an eye doctor?