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Gay friendly doctor in Tokyo
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2010/7/28 12:22
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Does anyone know of a good gay friendly ENGLISH SPEAKING doctor in Tokyo? Most English speaking doctors in Tokyo are okay but i would much prefer see a gay or gay friendly doctor.
Please help with any suggestions.
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by jacksonjapan
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Not to get too personal but what type of doctor?
I really don't see why or where it matters especially if you are going in to get a checkup for the flu or allergies (or most other medical conditions). The medical forms usually don't ask sexual orientation.
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by ExpressTrain (guest)
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i think regardless of sexual orientation, a doctor will always tell his patient to practice safe sex. that being said, I don't think it really matters if he is "gay friendly" or not. Doctors have a confidentiality agreement with their patients so i don't really think it matters what someone talks about with their doctor because it will not leave the office. Japan is very strict about privacy laws
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by poopoohead
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Privacy, in theory yes....
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2010/7/29 09:26
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Japan is very strict about privacy laws.
No! It isn't. Or yes it is, but not in all circumstances. Expect anything you say to a doctor in a company health check to be reported back to the company. I know people that it has happened to.
I'm sorry I can't help with suggestions OP.
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by girltokyo
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Well, I live in the States and my doctor is here. I am Japanese, gay, and do not remember ever hearing of a gay friendly doctor. That does not mean that I have heard of a gay unfriendly doctor either
This isn't so helpful, but maybe visit an HIV and STD testing facility/clinic in Shinjuku Ni Chome area that caters to the gay community and ask there. I'm sure they would be able to help. Apologies for lack of information
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by Kazuyuki78
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Gay friendly doc search still needs HELP
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2010/8/6 16:16
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The Shinjuku clinic is good but only does testing, i need to see a doctor that i can talk to about other things. I know some comments on here are saying it doesn't matter about the doctor being gay friendly or not but as a gay man i would much prefer to talk to a doctor that is familiar with gay lifestyle. I am finding most doctors in Tokyo are not very friendly and/or lacking in experience/knowledge when dealing with gay related things. I know in Britain and the US there are some medical clinics that cater specifically to gay clients so I am hoping i will find one in Tokyo.
If anyone has recommendations i would really appreciate it.
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by jacksonjapan
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