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International Patient Questions
Clear answers on appointments, doctor options, records, travel, costs and practical support in China.
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Practical knowledge for an informed medical journey to China.
Clear, non-clinical guidance for international patients preparing for planned care in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Chengdu. These articles are not medical advice and do not replace a licensed clinician or hospital.
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Understand the process before you make plans.
Our guides focus on the questions patients can usefully answer before travel: what information to prepare, how an appointment process works, how to plan practical support and how to organise follow-up.
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Medical travel to China: a planning guide
A complete non-clinical overview for international patients planning a hospital visit.
Read the guide →Start here
Can foreigners get medical treatment in China?
A practical guide to records, appointments, travel and support for a planned visit.
Read the guide →Medical records
Prepare medical records for a hospital visit
A practical checklist for reports, imaging and a concise medical timeline.
Read the guide →Appointments
How to book a hospital appointment in China as a foreigner
A practical checklist for an international patient planning a hospital appointment.
Read the guide →First visit
Your first hospital visit in China
A practical checklist for documents, registration, travel timing and communication.
Read the guide →Insurance & payment
Using international health insurance for care in China
Questions to ask your insurer and hospital before a planned visit.
Read the guide →Travel preparation
China visa-free entry and planned medical visits
How some passport holders can plan a short visit more easily, and when a visa should be arranged first.
Read the guide →Cost planning
Costs to plan separately from hospital fees
A practical budget framework for travel, coordination and third-party services.
Read the guide →Shanghai
Medical travel to Shanghai
How to plan appointments, travel, accommodation and support in a large medical hub.
Read the guide →Hangzhou
Choosing specialist care in Hangzhou
Questions to help compare department fit, timing and a recovery-conscious visit.
Read the guide →Guangzhou
Planning a medical visit to Guangzhou
Practical city information for appointments, travel and hospital research.
Read the guide →Chengdu
Planning a medical visit to Chengdu
Practical questions to organise before a planned visit in western China.
Read the guide →After your visit
Planning follow-up after returning home
How to keep reports, questions and next-step communication organised.
Read the guide →Decision support
When an independent medical opinion may help
Questions to discuss with your treating clinician before making travel plans.
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