Advantage for Japanese Families #2: Many Doctors with Western Medical Training

In Malaysia’s private healthcare sector, it is common to find many doctors who have studied in Western countries (such as the UK, Australia, and the USA), and their clinical approach is notably closer to Western standards. As a result, explanations tend to be logical and verbalized, and the speed from examination to diagnosis is typically fast. Furthermore, because options are presented alongside an emphasis on the patient’s own decision-making, explanations regarding prevention and risks are clear. This is precisely why some families relocating for education or life abroad feel that the healthcare system is, in their experience, “more advanced than in Japan.”