Patient Q&A: What medical records should I prepare before coming to China?

Question: What should I send before requesting a hospital appointment in China?

Answer: Prepare a passport identification page, a short medical history, the latest diagnosis or discharge summary, recent laboratory results, imaging reports and the original image files when available. Include your current medicines, allergies and preferred travel dates.

English or Chinese translations are helpful. Do not stop medication or make treatment decisions based on document preparation alone. The receiving licensed physician or hospital must make all medical decisions.