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Opposites?

Source: The Straits Times Forum Page A32, 20 Feb 2009
Letter by: Rhea Tan (Ms) “Why SGH was right not to waive its fee”

It would have been nice if the fees could be waived. However, expecting SGH, which sees hundreds of A&E cases daily, to decide on fee waivers on a case-by-case basis is going too far. [...]

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Preparing for Silver Tsunami

Source: Ministry of Health News, 9 Feb 2009
Speech by: Minister Khaw Boon Wan

Community hospitals play an important role in helping some patients transit from their acute hospital stay to their return home. Timely and appropriate CH care – results in lower re-admission rates and improved quality of life for patients, especially our elderly.  With an ageing population, [...]