Acceptance comes before record transfer
Start by asking the hospital whether it accepts your type of international second-opinion inquiry. Confirm whether it can review remotely, requires the patient in person or permits another arrangement. Practices vary: PKUPH currently states a limitation on international telemedicine in its own FAQ.
Identify who will conduct the clinical review and what will be delivered. Ask whether the scope is a records consultation, pathology review, multidisciplinary discussion or another service. These are different requests. A reply to a general inquiry is not acceptance for treatment, a trial or a particular drug.
Sources: US National Cancer Institute · US National Cancer Institute · Peking University People’s Hospital · Checked 3 Nov 2026Questions to keep with your plan
- Receiving hospital and reviewer identified
- Remote, representative or in-person format verified
- Records list obtained from receiving team
- Patient consent and transfer channel agreed
- Written deliverable and limitations specified
- Timeline and fees confirmed by provider
Use the interactive visit checklist to record which administrative details you have confirmed. A checked item does not represent a clinical assessment or a confirmed hospital booking.
The next practical step
Use the official provider channels in our source notes for hospital confirmation. For an inquiry about independent practical assistance, share your preferred timing and the broad task through our contact page. Keep medical records out of a first inquiry and confirm any paid scope in writing.