Medical care in China - Guide for foreign experts working in China

The health system in China covers the whole country. Most of the work units have their own clinics to deal with minor complaints. There are hospitals in almost every city where patients can get treatment without having to travel too far. Big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and all the provincial capitals have will-equipped hospital which employ many experienced doctors and specialists with specialized departments including that of traditional Chinese medicine. Many cities have specialized hospitals. Most of them have special departments for foreign experts where patients receive first-class attention. China adopts a partly free medical care service. Particular issues concerning foreign experts' medical care should be covered in the contract.