If you want a Beijing specialist to review your case — a second opinion, a cardiology review or a neurosurgery review — the single most important step is getting your records and imaging there in a usable form. This guide explains exactly what to prepare and how to send it.
What to gather
- Imaging files in DICOM format — the raw MRI/CT/PET-CT data, not photos of a screen. See how to get DICOM files.
- The radiology reports that go with each scan.
- Recent clinic letters, discharge summaries and operative notes.
- Relevant blood tests and, for heart cases, ECG/echo; for neuro cases, endocrine and visual-field results.
- A current medication list and a short symptom timeline.
- Your passport information page if hospital registration may follow.
For a fuller checklist by case type, see how to prepare medical records for a second opinion.
Why DICOM matters more than a PDF report
A written report is one radiologist's summary; the DICOM images let a Beijing specialist look at the actual scan and re-measure or re-read it. For surgical decisions (brain, spine, heart), reviewers almost always want the DICOM, not just the report.
How to send it
- Export the DICOM to a folder or the original CD/DVD (most hospitals provide a disc or a download link).
- Put the imaging on secure cloud storage (a shared drive link) or copy the DICOM folder — files are large, so a download link is usually easiest.
- Scan reports and letters to PDF, named clearly by date and type.
- Share the link with your coordinator; we confirm the files open and are complete before anything is booked.
- Translation — records in other languages are translated into Chinese for the hospital and an English summary is prepared for you.
A note on privacy and completeness
Send records only through channels you trust, and tell us if anything is missing — an incomplete set is the most common reason a review stalls. We treat your records confidentially and only share what a specialist needs to assess your case.
What happens next
Once your records are complete and translated, we route them to the appropriate Beijing pathway for a written specialist opinion, or to plan an in-person visit. Hospital acceptance and any next steps are decided by the treating specialists. Start a free assessment, or see English report & DICOM and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I email DICOM files to a Chinese hospital? DICOM sets are usually too large to email; a secure cloud link or the original disc is the practical route. Your coordinator handles delivery to the hospital.
Do I need to translate my records first? No — we arrange Chinese translation for the hospital and an English summary for you.
Is a report enough, or do I need the images? For most specialist and surgical reviews the DICOM images are important; send both the report and the images where possible.
Will my information be kept private? Yes — records are handled confidentially and shared only as needed for the clinical review.
China MedPass is an independent medical coordination service. We help prepare, translate and route records; we do not provide diagnosis or treatment, and all clinical decisions rest with the treating hospital specialists.