Korean word

초진

Pronunciation

Romanizationchojin

Meaning

  • nouninitial consultation

Example

오늘 초진 예약이 있어요.o neul cho jin ye ya gi i sseo yo

I have an appointment for an initial consultation today.

Illustration for 초진 (initial consultation)

More examples

초진 예약은 언제 가능한가요?cho jin ye ya geun eon je ka neung han ga yo

When is an initial consultation appointment available?

Core concept

A patient's first medical assessment, where the doctor gathers information, examines the patient, and plans the next steps.

Common phrases

  • 초진 예약cho jin ye yak

    initial consultation appointment

Similar words

재진chaejin: A later medical visit reviews an existing condition or ongoing treatment.
예약yeyak: A time or place is arranged beforehand so it will be available when needed.
접수cheopssu: The official intake and recording of a request or document at a hospital.
진료chillyo: Medical attention that includes examination, advice, and treatment.

Definition in Korean

환자가 병원에 처음 내원하여 의사가 문진과 검사를 통해 상태를 최초로 판단하고 이후 진료 방향을 결정하는 진료hwan ja ga pyeong wo ne cheo eum nae won ha yeo ui sa ga mun jin gwa keom sa reul tong hae sang tae reul choe cho ro pan dan ha go i hu chil lyo pang hyang eul kyeol jeong ha neun chil lyo

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning first and medical examination, linking the idea of beginning with a doctor's assessment.

Usage tips

  • In Korean healthcare, recognizing this term helps distinguish a new-patient appointment from a follow-up appointment.

Other meanings

  • first visitnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 초진료chojillyoinitial consultation feenoun
  • 초진표chojinpyoinitial consultation formnoun

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