traveling to China for minor medical/dental care, health check, combined with tourism?

This short survey looks at whether Canadians & Britons would combine tourism in China with affordable, low-wait minor care – e.g., dental repair, health check-up, appendix or gallbladder removal. Anonymous.
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1.
In the last 2 years, have you experienced or heard of long waits (over 3 months) for a non-urgent medical/dental procedure or surgery in your country?【多选题】
Yes, personally
Yes, for family/friend
No, but aware of general wait time issues
No, waits are fine
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2.
What is the biggest difficulty you face when trying to get care for a minor health issue (e.g., rash, toothache, checking a lump) or a routine health check-up? (Select one)【多选题】
Long wait for GP/specialist appointment
Long wait for surgery (e.g., gallbladder, hernia)
High out-of-pocket cost (dental, physio, etc.)
Difficulty getting a referral
No difficulty – system works well for me
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3.
If you could pay out-of-pocket in China at 50–70% lower cost than private care in Canada/UK, with no wait (treatment within 1 week of arrival), would you consider a short tourism trip (1–3 weeks) combined with any of the following? (Select all that apply)【多选题】
Dental repair (filling, crown, root canal)
Full health check-up (blood tests, imaging, physical exam)
Minor surgery (e.g., appendix removal, gallbladder removal)
Vision correction (LASIK)
None of the above – would not consider
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4.
If you answered any medical service in Q3, what is the main reason you would be interested? (Select one)【多选题】
Much lower cost even including travel
Avoiding long wait times at home
Combining treatment with a vacation
Better access to advanced technology (e.g., MRI, laser)
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5.
What concerns you most about getting medical/dental care or surgery in China? (Select up to 3)【多选题】
Medical quality & surgical safety
Language barrier with doctors/nurses
Political perceptions / safety of traveling to China
Time & jet lag (long flight, recovery away from home)
Internet / VPN issues (access records, contact family)
No insurance coverage if complications arise
Unclear costs / hidden fees
Other: _____
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6.
Which of the following would most increase your confidence to go to China for a minor procedure or check-up? (Select top 2)【多选题】
JCI-accredited international hospital with English-speaking staff
Fixed all-inclusive package price before you travel
Telehealth follow-up with your home doctor after return
Positive reviews from other Canadians/Britons
Guaranteed appointment/surgery within 3 days of arrival
Travel + medical package (flight, hotel, interpreter, treatment)
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7.
 If all your top concerns from Q5 were fully addressed (e.g., English-speaking, accredited, transparent pricing, good aftercare plan), would you seriously consider traveling to China for a combined tourism + minor surgery (e.g., gallbladder removal) or dental +health check trip?【多选题】
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably not
Definitely not
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8.
How does current political relations between your country (Canada/UK) and China affect your willingness to seek non-urgent medical care in China?【多选题】
Strongly discourages me
Somewhat discourages me
Neutral / no effect
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9.
What is the maximum total out-of-pocket cost (procedure + hospital + basic aftercare, excluding flights/hotel) you would be willing to pay in China for something like gallbladder removal or LASIK?【多选题】
Less than CAD/GBP 1,500
CAD/GBP 1,500 – 3,000
CAD/GBP 3,000 – 5,000
CAD/GBP 5,000 – 8,000
Over CAD/GBP 8,000
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10.
Which country do you live in?【多选题】
Canada
United Kingdom
Other (please specify) ____
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