Practical guide for foreigners managing asthma in China: which departments to visit, the inhalers and medicines available, customs rules, daily trigger control, and what to do during an attack.
A practical guide to hernia repair in China for foreign patients: the types surgeons see most, how diagnosis works, open versus laparoscopic options, recovery weeks, and realistic cost ranges. Written for visitors deciding whether to have the operation during a stay in China.
The Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center is the customs-affiliated facility that issues the health certificate foreign residents need for a Shanghai residence or employment permit. This guide covers who must visit, how to book, what to bring, costs, and how it differs from a hospital check-up.
A practical guide for foreigners booking a medical check-up in Shanghai: where to go, what packages include, prices, and how to get an English report.
A foreign patient guide to the China full body checkup: what packages cover, typical timelines, price ranges, and how to book and read your report.
Where China ranks in global healthcare indexes, what the numbers measure, and how foreign patients should read them before choosing a hospital.
Is healthcare in China free for foreigners? A practical payment guide covering insurance, out-of-pocket costs, tiers, and how to pay the bill.
How does healthcare in China compare with the United States for a foreign patient paying out of pocket? This guide compares cost, access, and quality across the two systems and explains what each means for insurance, visas, and treatment planning.
A practical guide to health checks in Shanghai for foreigners – from the designated residence-permit exam to voluntary executive screenings, with where to go, what it costs, and how to book.
A practical short-stay visitor guide to healthcare in China: where to go, how to pay, and how to get care without speaking the language.