First steps

　　Our Overseas Patient Services Department will respond to enquiries by post, telephone or email from  patients interested in coming to the centre for treatment.

　　If you are taking specific medications, we will advise you on availability in China and if necessary  recommend that you bring a supply with you.

　　We will arrange for a caregiver to be ready to start working for you as soon as you arrive.

      Preparations 　　

　　  Prospective patients will be asked to email their medical history and MRIs (from immediately post-injury as well as  the most recent MRIs) and/or X rays.

　　After arrival you will meet with the medical team to discuss your medical history in detail.You will have a comprehensive medical check-up including ASIA assessment, spasticity assessment (Ashworth), Walking index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI), Kunming Locomotor Scale (KLS), pain level assessment（VISUAL ANALOG SCALE)，MRIs, blood, urine and stool tests, liver function test and blood type test. Someone from the Overseas  Patient Services Team will accompany you throughout this process.

　　Following evaluation of your medical history, MRIs and the results of clinical examinations, the medical team may or  may not recommend surgery.

　　If surgery is advised and you agree, surgery will be carried out as soon as possible.

　　If surgery is not advised or if you do not wish to undergo surgery, you will begin the rehabilitation programme immediately.

     Visa/Arrival  

•          We can assist you in applying for a China visa.  When you arrive, we can arrange airport pick-up and assistance with customs clearance formalities. 

    Language

        If you don't speak Chinese, don't worry!  Members of the team are always available to help patients communicate with the hospital nurses and rehab therapists。

     Accommodation

     Food-----（Tips:Food can be ordered by phone and delivered to your room.）

     Other services

•        Help in arranging transportation
•           Help with supermarket shopping
•           Help in renting an apartment and\or finding accommodation for patients’friends and relatives
•           Assistance with setting up a mobile phone account

    Payment

　　          ● Payment options

　   The hospital accepts Renminbi, foreign currency and credit cards (VISA and MASTERCARD).

　     Bills settled with VISA or MASTERCARD incur a 3% service charge, of which the hospital assumes 1% and the patient 2%.

　　       ● Treatment costs

　　We can give you an estimate of treatment costs by email or by phone.

     Leisure and recreation

Fuxian Lake

With clean water and beautiful scenery, Fuxian Lake is a popular week-end destination a few hours’ drive from Kunming.