Healthcare Systems
over the past 10 years
Chronic Care
Management of diseases
exercises to regain or maintain mobility
Early detection of diseases
through health screenings
avoid harsher complications
from developing
save money
More accessible through primary care units
Integrated Care
care pathways ensure optimal recovery
service integration
functional integration
organizational integration
clinical integration
adoption of patient-centered approach in all
of Sginapore's healthcare establishments
Integrated Technology
Communications system entry
telemedicine
EHR, EMR
Links all participants in a seamless fashion
Healthcare Facilities
Expansion on facilities
Redevelopment of Alexandra;
- new general & community hospitals
Community hospitals:
progression of coordination over 10 years
coordination between general & community hospitals
for those who cannot be cared for from home
sub-acute care
lack of hospital beds
short term solutions
corridor beds
more beds being shared between private and public hospitals
long term solutions
Allied Health Professionals
3 more med schools since 2011
more trained professionals with university degrees
more options and pathways to encourage Singaporeans to pursue medical professions
ILTC
Homecare
Follow ups performed at home
helps those who:
do not have anyone available to care for them
have difficulty travelling
e.g: blood pressure taken at home
Examples:
Meals on Wheels
Home Palliative Care
Home Medical Care
Nursing Homes
For those who:
face abundant difficulties with
dealing with ILTC at home
need more specialized
and intense care
are without caregivers
Healthcare Financing
Medisave
Helps users to set aside part
of income for medical costs
Medishield
Help pays for selected outpatient treatment
Helps pay for large hospital bills
Insurance plan
Medifund
helps cover huge fraction of
remaining bill if patient is unable to
