Pointing Communication Sheet (PDF) *

This teaches you how to communicate by pointing in common conversations at medical institutions.

Two versions are available: one for healthcare professionals and one for patients.

Communication Cards for Hard-of-Hearing Patients (PDF) *

This tool helps deaf and hard-of-hearing patients inform others about their hearing impairments and have smooth communication.

Feel free to print out the document and cut out the cards you need for use at medical institutions, pharmacies, etc.

Medication Timing Sheet (PDF) *

This sheet illustrates the exact meaning of hard-to-understand terms concerning medication timing, such as “before meals” and “between meals.”

Medication Glossary Sheet

Medication Glossary Sheet (PDF) *

This is an illustrated glossary of medicinal terms.

Fax Inquiry Sheet

Fax Inquiry Sheet (PDF) *

Print out the sheet and use it to communicate with medical institutions by fax.

* This tool has been made available with the permission of Professor Naomi Hyoguchi, Center of Pharmaceutical Care for Community Health, Daiichi University of Pharmacy.

Bookmark Cards

Bookmark Cards (PDF) Link

The Bookmark Cards are a popular tool for barrier-free communication.
They are downloadable for free (as of November 1, 2019). Feel free to print them out for use.

Self-Introduction Book and Communication Tips for the general public

Self-Introduction Book for the general public (A4-size landscape format) Link

Communication Tips for the general public

Medication guidance poster for children

Medication guidance poster for children (A2-size PDF) Link


Supervisor: Professor Naomi Hyoguchi, Center of Pharmaceutical Care for Community Health, Daiichi University of Pharmacy

Manga and illustrations on the poster created by MAMIE (a nonprofit organization)

  • The poster above is intended to provide general information about medication. It cannot substitute for the advice of doctors, pharmacists, or any other healthcare professionals. The copyright for this poster belongs to Shionogi & Co., Ltd., which allows the use of the poster for personal purposes only. Its commercial use is prohibited. Modification or further reproduction of the poster is prohibited.

Poster on the barium swallow test process

Poster on the barium swallow test process (A2-size PDF) Link

This poster illustrates the process of a barium swallow test for patients with difficulty in comprehending audio instructions given in the testing room.