What should an international patient prepare before traveling?

International patients should obtain a valid medical visa (S visa) with an invitation letter from the treating hospital, and arrange for a professional medical interpreter if needed—many top hospitals offer interpreter services. Bring all prior medical records, including imaging, lab results, and a referral letter, as well as a list of current medications. It is also essential to plan for post-discharge follow-up care, either in China or with a local hepatologist, and to have travel health insurance that covers medical treatment abroad.