You do not, directly. But you can test consistency. Ask the same question in different ways at different points in the consultation. If the answers align, translation is likely consistent. Also, a professional escort summarizes key points in writing after the consultation. You can have those notes reviewed independently. Some patients record consultations (with permission) for later review by a separate translator. Reputable escort services have no objection to this. If a service discourages recording, ask why.

Chinese surgeons typically provide a discharge summary and post-operative instructions in Chinese and English. You share these with your home physician. Direct follow-up with the Chinese surgeon is possible through video consultation if needed. Your escort service can coordinate this remotely. But day-to-day post-operative care falls to your local provider. Establish that relationship before you travel. Do not assume the Chinese hospital will manage complications from abroad. They can advise remotely. They cannot treat you.

One day covers a single consultation with pre-consultation preparation and post-consultation notes. If you need diagnostic testing, admission processing, and a pre-surgical consultation, budget two to three days. Testing often happens on a separate day from the surgical consultation. Admission paperwork adds several hours. Do not compress everything into one day. Rushed consultations produce incomplete answers. The escort’s value increases when they have time to prepare, observe, and document properly.