Medical services impress visitors

She came to Beijing to help out as a volunteer for the Olympic events held at Shunyi district, but pain on her left shoulder forced the visitor from the United Kingdom to check into the China-Japan Friendship Hospital for surgery.

Yesterday, the 20-year-old volunteer wrote a letter of thanks to hospital staff as she was transferred back to Manchester for the rest of her recovery.

"Thank you for all your continuous help and support during my stay. It has been greatly appreciated," said the volunteer, who wanted to be known as Sarah.