INTRODUCTION
Foreigners can use both Western and Chinese hospitals and healthcare facilities in China. Your company may have a policy to use certain providers & facilities so you should check with HR. As you might expect western facilities cost a lot more than local ones, but are generally easier to use for foreigners. You should take the time to visit and choose which healthcare facilities you will use before you need them. For local facilities you normally need cash to get treatment & for western facilities you need to find out which ones accept your health insurance or how you can pay.
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS & CLINICS
These hospitals & clinics are used to dealing with foreigners, provide western medicine & treatments and are usually staffed by foreign and foreign trained Chinese staff. They also carry stocks of imported medicines in their pharmacy, and can deliver international vaccinations according to international schedules. It is wise to visit various facilities, before you need them, so you can choose where to go if or when you do need medical attention. These healthcare providers are used to giving guided tours to ease your mind about your future requirements. Many employers & medical insurance companies have a specified or preferred facility

PROCESS
A standard doctor’s visit will include the following steps:
No treatment will be given before cash payment, and this can result in many trips between the cashier & the various treatment rooms/doctors offices. Make sure you have enough cash or a debit card to a Chinese bank account with you for the treatment of yourself or your family.
EXAMPLES

www.unitedfamily.com.cn

www.worldlink.com.cn

www.globalhealth.com.cn

www.seimc.com.cn