Canada
Planning medical care in China from Canada
A guide for Canada-based travellers: prepare existing records, check provincial and private coverage questions, and plan continuity with your clinician at home.
China Medical Tour helps with non-clinical planning and coordination. Hospitals decide which examinations or treatments are appropriate and confirm appointments. Entry requirements depend on your passport and itinerary; insurance cover depends on your policy and proposed care.
What to check before deciding
Start with the questions that matter before arranging care in China.
Start with the records you already have
List existing referrals, reports and imaging before arranging a records review. The receiving hospital decides what it can use and whether further examinations are necessary.
Check your province or territory and private policy
Ask the relevant health plan and insurer about planned treatment abroad, any approval process and costs you would pay yourself. Do not infer cover from another province or another person's experience.
Plan how results will reach your clinician
Ask your clinician in Canada which documents and formats they need. A visit in China does not itself arrange a Canadian referral or follow-up appointment.
Compare the whole trip, not just a procedure
Ask for a written scope and quote. CMT service fees are separate from medical, medicine, travel and accommodation costs. For Care Starter only, CMT collects hospital registration separately at actual cost and pays it to the hospital. Other hospital charges are paid directly to the provider. Standalone accompaniment is quoted by and paid directly to the companion. Confirm translation requirements and any extra costs before agreeing.
Explore the relevant service
From planning to returning home
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Before booking travel
Agree on the coordination scope, required records and costs. Wait for hospital confirmation and discuss a suitable travel plan with your clinician.
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During the visit
Ask the hospital about additional tests, costs and report availability. Confirm which documents can be supplied in English and which need separate translation.
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Before returning home
Request reports, imaging, treatment details and follow-up instructions. Arrange ongoing care with your local clinician and ask the treating team about fitness to fly.
Questions before you travel
Can I use Canadian test results in China?
They may help the hospital review your case. Acceptance depends on the records and clinical requirements; submitting them does not mean all tests can be avoided.
Should I cancel my Canadian appointment?
Discuss any change with your local care team. Do not cancel existing care on the assumption that a China appointment or treatment has been confirmed.
Useful planning resources
Discuss whether a China trip fits your situation
Start with your planning questions. Our team will clarify the service scope, the information needed and the next step before you decide.
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