Getting your medical records ready and translated
- Chinese specialists read structured summaries faster than raw PDF stacks; a one-page timeline plus key reports works best.
- Records should be in Chinese or bilingual; certified translation is only formally required for legal or insurance purposes.
- Imaging needs the original DICOM files on disc or drive, not just the report.
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What to bring
Translation
Hospital international departments and coordinators commonly arrange translation; machine translation plus human check is acceptable for clinical reading. Certified translation matters for insurers and legal use.
Consent and privacy
Bring your own copies; do not email health files in advance unless the hospital gives you a secure channel. Chinese hospitals will ask you to sign consent forms at registration.
Sources
Information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.