British content creator Simon Phillips, known for his viral travel vlogs, just dropped a heartfelt video titled 'Why Being Sick in China Feels Like VIP Treatment'. After navigating hospitals in Guangzhou and Shanghai during a recent bout of pneumonia, he's raving about China's healthcare system – and Gen Z is here for the tea. ☕
"From scanning a QR code to see real-time queue positions at Shanghai Sixth Hospital, to getting same-day MRI results in Guangzhou – this isn't just healthcare, it's healthcare evolved,"
Phillips told his 2.3M followers. He particularly highlighted 24/7 pharmacy access ("No more waiting till Monday for cough syrup!") and doctors who "explain every pill like you're their only patient." 💊
UK vs China: The Waiting Game ⏳
The kicker? Phillips contrasted his 72-hour full treatment journey in China with his sister's 3-week wait for a GP appointment back in Manchester. "My Chinese colleagues were shocked when I explained NHS waiting lists," he said, adding that the absence of upfront payments in mainland hospitals "feels like society actually cares."
Comments flooded in from other expats: "Same in Beijing – got my stitches removed at 11 PM with zero drama" and "Why can't we have prescription delivery robots? 🤖"
