The change of medical service use in 2020 from 2019 by departments
| Medical expense (% change compared to 2019) | Use of medical service (% change compared to 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine | -4.3 | -10.1 |
| Pediatrics | -22.2 | -31.5 |
| Surgery | -12.0 | -15.4 |
| Orthopedic surgery | -3.4 | -6.7 |
| Dermatology | -0.8 | -0.9 |
| Ophthalmology | -3.3 | -7.3 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | -19.7 | -24.4 |
| Medical expense (% change compared to 2019) | Use of medical service (% change compared to 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine | -4.3 | -10.1 |
| Pediatrics | -22.2 | -31.5 |
| Surgery | -12.0 | -15.4 |
| Orthopedic surgery | -3.4 | -6.7 |
| Dermatology | -0.8 | -0.9 |
| Ophthalmology | -3.3 | -7.3 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | -19.7 | -24.4 |
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2021d)