Blog Tag - Medical Care

Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country
When my husband was 6-years-old, a tonsillectomy almost killed him. It should have been routine, as it is for most kids. Don’t eat or drink in the 12...
Raffles Medical’s 24-Hour Emergency Services Offer Peace of Mind and a Personal Touch
No-one really likes to think about emergencies when they don’t have to, but there is one situation where being well-prepared can save your life. You...
This Is What It’s Like to Get Tested for COVID-19
Getting tested for COVID-19 isn’t as bad as you think. At the outset of Beijing's second wave in mid-June, there were a number of videos and photos...
Why the Chinese Market for Health Tourism is Booming (and Where to Go Should You Need To)
Medical tourism is a popular option for those looking for more affordable care, who want more options in terms of procedures or pharmaceuticals on...
Doctor, Doctor: Getting 24-Hour Help in Beijing
Emergencies seem to happen at the most inconvenient times, namely in the middle of the night. A little preparation can go a long way to dealing with...
Beijing Hospital Security Given Riot Gear
For people who don't like to visit the doctor in the first place, encountering riot gear-clad guards may send the blood pressure off the scale, now...
Downtown Docs: United Family CBD Clinic
“Illness is a foreign land where you always go alone,” said the writer Peter Hobbs. How very true – when faced with a strange bug or new diagnosis...