MedBridge Shanghai · International medical facilitation platform recognized under Shanghai Government Document No. 32
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The questions patients send us most often, answered plainly.

Before you come

  • Can I get an opinion without travelling? — Yes. Send reports and imaging; a treating hospital physician reviews them and you receive a written impression in 3-5 working days. This is free.
  • Do I need a diagnosis before applying? — No, but the more records you send, the more specific the opinion. A named diagnosis helps the hospital route your case to the right department.
  • Which conditions do you most often arrange care for? — Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions, post-stroke rehabilitation, sleep and stress-related conditions, digestive complaints, gynaecological and fertility support, and supportive care alongside conventional treatment.
  • Can TCM replace my chemotherapy? — No. Never. TCM can be supportive care alongside oncology treatment, and it must be coordinated with your oncologist.
  • How long should I stay? — Most arrangements run 7 to 21 days. A first visit is usually short, mainly for assessment; longer courses are for rehabilitation.

Practicalities

  • Do the physicians speak English? — Many hospital international departments work with interpreters; we provide interpretation throughout your visit.
  • What visa do I need? — A medical-treatment visa (S2) is the usual route. The hospital issues the invitation letter, normally within 5 working days once the case is accepted.
  • Can I bring a companion? — Yes, and we can arrange accommodation for two. Companion travel costs are not covered by insurance.
  • Is herbal medicine included? — In programme packages, yes, as listed. Outside a package, herbal prescriptions are charged by the hospital pharmacy per formula.
  • What if I need to cancel? — Before appointment confirmation, our service fee is refunded minus documented third-party costs. After treatment begins, hospital refund rules apply.

Money and trust

  • Do you take commission from hospitals? — No. Every supplier agreement prohibits it, and it is written into our fee transparency page.
  • Are prices on this site final? — No. They are planning references. The hospital’s published schedule and your written quotation govern.
  • Can I pay in my own currency? — Hospital fees are settled in CNY. Your facilitation fee can be quoted in CNY or USD.
  • What if the hospital declines my case? — We refund the full facilitation fee and explain the reason in writing.
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