Medical Assistance.
With a pharmacy dotted on practically every second corner, obtaining over the counter medication is relatively easy.
Furthermore, many drugs which back home you may need a prescription for, are available over the counter. This makes life a great deal easier, especially in light of the language barrier.
If more serious medical attention is required, you can go to one of the hundreds of hospitals in Beijing; just so long as you don’t mind queuing up for a while. If time is of the essence however and you don’t mind paying a little extra, you can visit one of the many foreign hospitals and clinics offering English speaking doctors and an environment that may seem a little more familiar, especially in a time of need.
Doctors.
Private doctors' practices are virtually unheard of in China, especially when it comes to serving the international community. For any medical issues, however big or small, people generally head to the hospitals. Below is a list of Beijing's clinics...
Gynaecologists.
There are a number of international hospitals around town that cater to women's medical needs, some of which are specialized solely in such services. Whether a routine check-up, birthing services or post-natal and infant care is needed...
Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is much more than just acupuncture – and it’s not just for Chinese people. TCM encompasses a whole range of traditional treatments and therapies, including herbal medicine...
