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China Clinic and Surgeon Verification: Research Worksheet

Verification is a chain: the right person, the right facility, the right scope and the right current relationship for the proposed care. A missing link should become a question, not an assumption.

Published by Shanghai Xingyi Baiweier GroupFirst published 2026-08-23Last materially updated 2026-10-11Institutional planning informationSources and review basis

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KEEP YOUR OWN EVIDENCE RECORD

Printable clinic and surgeon comparison worksheet

Print one copy per provider using your browser's Print or Save as PDF option. Fill it in offline. This page has no form and does not collect, store or send your answers.

Provider / facility: ____________________ Proposed procedure: ____________________ Date: ______________

Leave an item unconfirmed until you have recorded evidence. A completed sheet is not medical clearance or a quality score.
What to check	Evidence / source / date	Status and next question
Operating clinicianFull Chinese name, translated name and professional identifier; does each source refer to the same person?	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________
Treatment facilityRegistered Chinese name, registration details and exact surgery address; distinguish the consultation office.	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________
Proposed operationNamed procedure, treated areas, materials if applicable, and who performs each part.	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________
Current responsibilitiesClinician's role at that facility, anesthesia arrangements and who confirms the plan.	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________
Case evidenceProcedure performed, photo dates, follow-up interval and comparable views; do not infer a technique from photos.	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________
Follow-up and quotationReview schedule, urgent contact route, exclusions and a written finance quote after the clinical scope is defined.	Finding: __________________Source: __________________Date: ____________________	UnconfirmedNext question: ____________________________________

1. Start with official identity searches

The National Health Commission services below are in Chinese and ask for names and a verification code. Obtain the exact Chinese names from the provider; do not rely only on English spellings.

2. Separate evidence from a provider's statement

Write “official record checked,” “provider statement only” or “unconfirmed,” with the source and date. Registration alone does not establish procedure-specific skill, current operating privileges or expected results.

3. Resolve mismatches before committing

If a search is unavailable or finds no match, record that limitation and ask for clarification; it is not proof that someone is unlicensed. Recheck if the doctor, facility or procedure changes. Keep private medical and identity documents out of public notes.

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SECTION 01

Resolve identity before assessing claims

Record the clinician's full original-language and translated name where available, current facility, department or role and any professional identifier. Confirm that search results refer to the same person rather than another clinician with a similar name.

Ask who will actually examine and operate. A brand account, team portrait or consultant title may not identify the responsible clinician.

SECTION 02

Verify the facility separately

Obtain the full registered facility name and treatment address. Confirm whether consultation, surgery and inpatient observation occur at the same entity or different locations.

Use current primary or official sources where available, and ask the facility to confirm the proposed procedure, surgeon and anesthesia team. A shared marketing logo does not prove authorization.

Match legal name, address and service location.
Confirm after-hours and emergency arrangements.
Record the date of each check.

SECTION 03

Match scope and privileges to the plan

A license does not mean that every clinician performs every procedure in every facility. Ask whether the professional's current scope and facility relationship cover the named operation and anesthesia setting.

For a combined procedure, verify each component and the responsibility of each professional. If the plan changes after examination, repeat the check for the revised scope.

SECTION 04

Document uncertainty and recheck

Save the source, date and wording of each confirmed fact. If a claim comes only from marketing, label it accordingly and request supporting evidence rather than presenting it as independently verified.

Recheck important time-sensitive information shortly before treatment. Submit possible factual errors through a correction route with evidence and avoid publishing private records or unsupported accusations.

CONSULTATION CHECKLIST

What to confirm before making a decision

01Match full clinician names and identifiers across sources.
02Confirm the exact legal facility and treatment address.
03Verify who examines, operates, gives anesthesia and follows up.
04Match professional scope and facility authorization to the exact plan.
05Record evidence source, wording and access date.
06Recheck when the clinician, facility or procedure changes.

FAQ

Questions patients often ask

These answers provide general context. A treating doctor must interpret them for an individual case.

Is a clinic website a primary source?

It is a primary source for what the clinic claims, but not necessarily independent proof of licensure, privileges or outcomes.

Should I verify a surgeon and hospital separately?

Yes. Professional status, facility status and the clinician's authorization at that facility are distinct questions.

What if the operating surgeon changes?

Pause and verify the new clinician, review the clinical plan and consent again before proceeding.

How often should information be rechecked?

Recheck time-sensitive facts near the decision and whenever the clinician, facility or treatment scope changes.

SOURCES & REVIEW BASIS

External references for general context

These references support general education and review context only. They do not establish an individual diagnosis, treatment plan, discharge date or travel clearance.

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This guide is general institutional information, not diagnosis, personal medical advice, a treatment recommendation, a price quotation or a promise of outcome. Suitability, risks, anesthesia, recovery, costs and travel timing require an in-person assessment, a defined plan and written informed consent.

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