‘会诊’ refers to a medical consultation where two or more doctors—often specialists from different fields—jointly examine a patient, review test results, and discuss diagnosis or treatment options. The character ‘会’ (huì) means ‘to gather’ or ‘to meet’, while ‘诊’ (zhěn) means ‘to diagnose’ or ‘clinical examination’. Together, they literally convey the idea of doctors gathering for diagnostic purposes. This practice is common in complex or difficult cases, especially in large hospitals or academic medical centers.

‘会诊’ emphasizes collaboration and collective clinical judgment, distinguishing it from routine individual examinations. It may be scheduled formally (e.g., interdepartmental consultations) or requested urgently (e.g., emergency department consults). The term is used exclusively in healthcare contexts and carries a formal, professional tone—it does not apply to informal advice among friends or non-medical discussions.