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When China is not the right choice
A consultation or treatment in China is unlikely to make sense when urgent treatment cannot wait, a long-haul flight is not medically advisable, follow-up at home is not secured, the costs are not affordable, or an equivalent option exists near you. This list is general orientation, not a medical assessment. Whether treatment is an option for you is assessed by your treating doctors and the hospital's doctors.
Situations where travelling is unlikely to make sense
- Time-critical treatment: organising, reviewing records and travelling take time.
- Limited fitness to travel: a long-haul flight can be demanding or risky with serious illness.
- No follow-up care: if nobody at home can continue your care.
- Ongoing therapy: if travel would interrupt current treatment without agreement from your doctors.
- Financial strain: international medical centers are self-pay services; costs are usually not reimbursed.
- An equivalent option nearby: if the same approach is available at home and you have no specific reason to travel.
Questions to answer first
- What do my treating doctors recommend?
- Is my insurance position confirmed in writing?
- Who will accompany me, and who will provide follow-up care?
- What happens if complications arise after I return?
What we do in these cases
We return the translated records and any hospital opinion to you so you can use them with your doctors at home. Our principles
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if the hospital advises against travel?
We respect your decision. If the hospital advises against travel, we pass on its opinion to you unchanged and in writing.
Who decides whether I am fit to fly?
Your treating doctors. Airlines may require a medical certificate.
Organisational consultation, not medical advice.
Medical disclaimer: VIP Cure Trip is not a medical provider and does not diagnose or treat. The content on this page is general information and does not replace advice from a qualified physician. All medical decisions are made by the treating doctors. In an emergency, call 144 (Switzerland) or 112 (EU). Full medical disclaimer