Zoe Smith shares her surprising experience using the Chinese healthcare system after losing feeling in her hand—offering insights on cultural perceptions, speed of care, and global health differences.
In this eye-opening episode, Zoe Smith recounts her unexpected journey through the Chinese healthcare system after experiencing numbness in her hand. What began as a moment of uncertainty turned into a surprisingly efficient and revealing experience—with x-rays, a diagnosis, specialist consultations, and booked physiotherapy sessions all completed within three hours. Zoe reflects on cultural perceptions of healthcare, the contrast with the NHS, and what it’s like seeking medical care as a foreigner abroad.
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