Ankle X-ray and CT in Xi'an as an English speaker: consent and language gaps
- When
- 2024-06
- City
- Xi'an
- Total cost reported
- Not reported
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- USA (self-described)
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Timeline
2024-06
He resorted to pulling down my tank top and bra straps... I wonder if this was completely necessary since I only had an ankle injury?
What went well
- 24-hour hospital near the hotel accepted a walk-in tourist; fracture diagnosed on the spot with imaging shown to the patient
What was hard
- Technician physically removed clothing for imaging when Mandarin instructions were not understood; author felt consent was not informed
- Care proceeded largely via translation apps and the family's Mandarin
He resorted to pulling down my tank top and bra straps... I wonder if this was completely necessary since I only had an ankle injury?
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