119 Medical Direct Seoul

119 Medical Direct Seoul

Call 119 whenever you have medical problems.

119 Medical Direct Seoul is staffed with nurses and medical professionals with access to back up support of medical doctors 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year. This is a free public service to help foreigners with translation and medical consultation, making it easier for them to get proper treatment.

Available Services

- Guide patient to the appropriate health care provider and level of care

- Provide clients with information concerning hospitals, free clinics/the hospitals, and pharmacies including those that are also open during holidays

- Medical translation by phone at the pharmacies and hospitals

- Disease counseling (on acute or chronic illness, common disorders, and medical emergencies) and first-aid guide

- Dispatch of an ambulance and paramedics when needed

- Respond to calls about fire, rescue and medical emergencies

How to Use

- Home phone & Cell phone: press 119 only (NO area code)

- Public phone (pay phone): press the red emergency button, then dial 119

A Notice for Efficient Use

- Explain your location exactly for the ambulance service

- Be sure to learn how to read the Korean address correctly

- Provide accurate patient's condition for first-aid instructions and disease consultations

For more details, please refer to the website, http://blog.naver.com/medicall119