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• Which department should I see for needing inpatient treatment?
  When inpatient treatment is needed, the relevant specialty department — such as Internal Medicine(내과), Surgery(외과), Orthopedics(정형외과), or Neurology(신경과) — is generally determined by the underlying condition that requires hospitalization. In most cases, a doctor at a primary clinic or emergency room first evaluates your condition and then issues a referral to the appropriate inpatient department at a hospital or tertiary medical center.
• Which department should I see for aches in several places and not knowing which department to see?
  Internal Medicine(내과) or Family Medicine(가정의학과) is generally the first place to go when you have pain or discomfort in multiple areas and are unsure where to start. These departments are designed to assess the whole body, sort out possible causes, and refer you to a specialist if needed. Depending on what the doctor finds, you may be directed to departments such as Orthopedics(정형외과), Neurology(신경과), or Rheumatology(류마티스내과).
• Which department should I see for a regular health checkup?
  For a regular health checkup in Korea, Internal Medicine(내과) is generally the first department to visit, as it oversees comprehensive screenings covering major organ systems. Depending on your age, sex, or specific concerns, you may be guided toward departments such as Family Medicine(가정의학과) or referred onward to a specialist after initial results are reviewed.

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