What is a peizhen (陪诊) medical escort?
A paid companion who navigates a Chinese public hospital with you: taking a queue number, registering, guiding you between departments and buildings, standing in payment lines, and helping you follow instructions. The service grew out of the sheer scale of Chinese hospitals, where one visit can span several buildings and a dozen queues — and it is especially useful for foreign patients who don't read Chinese. Peizhen are logistics helpers, not licensed medical interpreters or clinicians, so verify exactly what is included (language ability, hours, hospital familiarity) before booking.