Clinic vs Hospital: Choosing Care Pathways in Chengdu

What I wish I'd known about Clinic vs Hospital before I spent a month googling it.

• Save the hospital WeChat that actually works for your district.
• I wish I'd written the Chinese names down the first time someone said them.
• ER for a cold wastes everyone's Tuesday.
• Book a non-urgent visit once so the apps and passport fields don't scare you later.

I also wish someone had warned me about ignoring Chinese notices until water is cut.

Now when I think about it, I think about a hospital app that finally accepts your passport details — not about perfect plans.

Start smaller than you think. Adjust in public, not in theory.