Frequently asked questions about medical care in China

Yes, you can request a consultation. Do not stop or change your medications while awaiting a response.

Provide all relevant medical records and test reports. State your current regimen, timing of your most recent dose, treatment response, and side effects. Your current doctor and consulting doctor should jointly assess any treatment changes.

No. Submitting records does not mean the hospital has confirmed admission or treatment dates.

The hospital must consider the doctor's assessment, test results, bed availability, and internal procedures. Do not book nonrefundable flights or accommodation until the hospital provides explicit confirmation.

Medical records and imaging can indicate a general direction. They cannot determine the surgical plan in advance.

Prepare recent X-rays, CT or MRI scans, previous treatments, mobility limitations, and underlying conditions. The hospital can first explain what additional information is needed. An in-person assessment and additional preoperative tests are usually still required. They determine whether surgery is needed, the approach, and whether admission is possible.

You can submit older imaging first because it helps doctors understand changes over time. Recent tests are needed to assess your current condition and confirm a treatment plan.

Whether you need repeat testing depends on symptom changes, image quality, and the clinical question. Do not repeat tests on your own. First ask the hospital about the required body area, views, and time frame.

Your stay cannot be calculated from the surgery date alone.

Allow time for preoperative tests, hospital admission, surgery, postoperative rehabilitation, follow-up, and safe travel. The doctor will consider the surgical approach, underlying conditions, and recovery. Keep your travel schedule flexible.

Before discharge, prepare all documents needed for rehabilitation after you return home.

Confirm the surgical record, discharge summary, medications, wound care, and activity restrictions. Also confirm the follow-up schedule and rehabilitation plan. We can help organize documents already issued by the hospital. A local rehabilitation professional should adjust exercise intensity based on your recovery.

They can sometimes be combined, but do not do so on your own.

Tell the doctor your complete diagnosis, medications, treatment schedule, and allergy history. The treating doctor will decide whether acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, or rehabilitation is appropriate. The doctor will also explain what to avoid.

Usually not. The complete course and treatments cannot be set before your first consultation.

The doctor must consider your symptoms, medical history, current medications, in-person findings, and treatment response. The doctor will then choose acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tui na massage, or other treatments. You can reserve enough time in advance. The specific treatments and number of sessions depend on the doctor's in-person assessment.

First check airline rules and the destination country's or region's entry regulations.

Permission to carry or ship the medicine depends on its ingredients, quantity, and packaging. The hospital's treatment certificate and your medical needs must also be considered. Do not purchase large quantities before confirming the rules. Keep the prescription, medication list, and original packaging.

A short stay can include an assessment and some treatment. However, results cannot be guaranteed in advance.

The doctor will first assess whether you need other tests or treatment. The doctor will explain a reasonable observation period and precautions after returning home. They will also advise whether local follow-up is needed. Traditional Chinese medicine often aims to address symptoms and their underlying causes. It focuses on symptom relief and broader treatment of the condition's root cause. This comprehensive approach usually requires consistent, long-term treatment for better results.