German Healthcare: My First Surgery in Germany from a German and Japanese Point of View [020]

My first surgery in Germany: why I needed it, how the process went,
and what happened on the surgery dayGermany vs. Japan: costs,
waiting times, communication, and hospital cultureWhat surprised us
about German healthcare, both good and badOur experience with
dentists in Germany: why German dentists pull out teeth so quickly,
treatment style, insurance, and differences from Japan




[ Word of the Day ]


die Feuerprobe
(real test / trial by fire)


= a difficult or important situation where someone or something
is tested for the first time and has to prove that they can
handle it


e.g.
Die mündliche Prüfung war meine Feuerprobe.
(The oral exam was my real test. / The oral exam was my trial by
fire.)