What to know first
- Do not pay until the clinician, facility, scope and terms are clear.
- Carry essential records and emergency contacts in an accessible format.
- Plan the return journey only after discussing recovery requirements.
Before choosing a provider
Start with the medical question, not a package. Record what you want to improve, your relevant history and the questions a clinician must answer.
- Prepare medical history, medication, allergy and previous-procedure information
- Confirm whether records, imaging or tests are required before consultation
- Verify clinician identity, registration, specialty and facility relationship
- Confirm the facility's legal name, address and scope for the proposed care
- Ask about alternatives, limitations, material risks and no-treatment options
Before paying
Keep clinical, financial and travel decisions separate enough to review each one. Pressure to pay quickly is a reason to pause, not evidence that an appointment is valuable.
- Obtain the proposed plan and itemized estimate in writing
- Read deposit, refund, cancellation and rescheduling terms
- Identify the legal recipient of each payment
- Confirm what happens if examination changes the plan
- Check insurance coverage and exclusions directly with the insurer
Before traveling
Recheck current entry rules with the official Chinese authority serving your place of residence. Keep bookings flexible until permission and appointment details are confirmed.
- Passport, visa or applicable entry authorization
- Appointment confirmation and treating institution contact
- Medication in original packaging and relevant prescriptions
- Flexible flight and accommodation plan
- Travel insurance details and companion plan where appropriate
Before treatment
Confirm that the in-person discussion matches what you understood remotely. Do not proceed if the clinician, facility or procedure changes without adequate explanation and consent.
- Final treating clinician and procedure confirmed
- Consent understood in a language you can use
- Anesthesia, monitoring and emergency arrangements explained
- Recovery location, review schedule and after-hours contact confirmed
- Final price changes documented before payment
Before returning home
Ask the treating clinician for individualized travel clearance. Make sure the person reviewing you at home has enough information to understand what was done.
- Discharge and treatment summary
- Test results, prescriptions and medication schedule
- Implant, device or product details where relevant
- Written warning signs and emergency instructions
- Named contacts in China and at home for follow-up
Questions patients ask
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this checklist instead of medical advice?
No. It organizes planning questions but cannot assess your health, candidacy or treatment risks.
Should I send my full medical record to a coordinator?
Share only what is necessary through an agreed secure method. Confirm who receives it, why it is needed and how it will be protected.
What is the most important item?
Knowing the exact treating clinician and facility, understanding the proposed care and risks, and having a workable follow-up plan are all essential.
Sources and review notes
This page uses official and public-health sources for general planning information. Requirements and clinical guidance can change; verify current details with the responsible authority and your treating professionals.