Alexandra Rd Fatal Accident

[Damien-Mystic]

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/c...as-no-recollection-fatal-alexandra-road-crash

No disrespect to anyone, but from video, it seems (to me) that the taxi driver wanted to turn right, so tried to filter right to go behind blue car on right lane who had already stopped due to red light (no right turn green arrow)

But taxi driver likely did not realise there's no right turn green arrow, so slowed down when filtering right, and at the same time wondering why the blue car had not moved to turn right.

When car behind taxi flashed headlights at taxi, taxi driver likely got frustrated that blue car had not moved, switched on taxi hazard lights to indicate it wanted to filter back to its original lane (with no cars in front of taxi,) then proceeded to speed up to turn right in order to beat the right turn green arrow (which unfortunately there wasn't one in this case).

Again, no disrespect to anyone, but I've personally seen many times such behaviours of drivers on the roads. Such behaviours suggest drivers make the assumption that every traffic junction will have a right turn green arrow. There's no right turn green arrow in this case.

And where's that blue-coloured sign that says "Change In Traffic Light Timing"? It seems there's no such sign at this traffic junction.

Again, no disrespect to anyone, moral of this incident:

When you assume,​

you make an ass out of "u" and "me"​

In this case, somebody died, so please don't continue to assume that things on our roads will remain the way you think they will remain. That nano second of ego will bring on eons of regret and zillions of visits to places of worships.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN accident happened at Alexandra but casualties sent to NUH not AH ? KNN

 

[Leongsam]

KNN accident happened at Alexandra but casualties sent to NUH not AH ? KNN

When it comes to emergencies patients are sent to a hospital which is best equipped to deal with the injuries even if it might take a bit longer to get there.

 

[sweetiepie]

When it comes to emergencies patients are sent to a hospital which is best equipped to deal with the injuries even if it might take a bit longer to get there.

KNN according to 995 captain said any emergencies will be sent to nearest hospital including privately owned hospitals KNN

 

[Leongsam]

KNN according to 995 captain said any emergencies will be sent to nearest hospital including privately owned hospitals KNN

The nearest suitable hospital not just any hospital. It is based upon the assessment of the first responders.

 

[Leongsam]

How Paramedics Choose Where to Take You
Understanding Your Rights and Limitations
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By Rod Brouhard, EMT-P
Updated December 22, 2018

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If you need emergency medical services and an ambulance arrives, you may assume that you will be taken to your nearest medical center, providing you the care you need in the shortest amount of time. While that would seem reasonable, in practical application it's not always the case.

How Decisions Are Made
Where an ambulance crew ultimately takes you depends on the system used. The determination is sometimes made automatically the moment you call 911. In other cases, you may be routed by a coordinator tasked with distributing patients evenly between regional hospitals. Unless someone steps in and provides a rationale for change, you may be rushed across town even if your local hospital is just blocks away.

Paramedics have a certain pull when making decisions. While they can't choose which hospital to take you to, they can report specific medical conditions that require a specialized facility.

The systems used can vary considerably among states and even counties. In the parts of California, for example, people are traditionally offered a choice of hospitals to choose from, unless their condition warrants a specialized facility. In other states, you may only be advised of your destination as you leave.

This is not to suggest you have no say in the matter.

You have the right tell the ambulance where to take you, and, if they're able to do so safely, they usually will. However, some ambulances are assigned specific "zones" and are not allowed to transport patients outside of those territories.
Moreover, if a hospital is full, you may be turned away even if it's the one you commonly use.

Types of Facilities
One of the main considerations for the choice of hospital is the injury you sustained or the medical problem you experienced. Based on the assessments by the paramedics, recommendations will be made as to the most appropriate facility to treat you.

While you may want to be taken somewhere else, the assessment by the paramedics will ultimately trump your demands if your condition is severe.

Among some of the specialized facilities you may be routed to:

• Trauma centers are the most common type of specialty hospitals. There are four levels of trauma centers. Level I trauma centers can handle the most cases, as well as the most severe cases. In many EMS systems, serious trauma patients must be taken to a trauma center for treatment irrespective of their wish or the location of a closer facility. Other systems may require a patient to be flown by helicopter to a designated specialty center.
• Burn centers handle severely burned patients with treatments and equipment that other hospitals don't have access to. There are 59 burn centers in the United States verified by the American Burn Association (ABA) and 65 that are not.
• Cardiac care centers are sometimes referred to as "STEMI centers" because of the type of heart attack they most commonly treat (called an S-T elevated myocardial infarction). While there are hundreds of cardiac care centers throughout the United States, only 12 have been certified as "STEMI receiving centers" by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

• Stroke centers are to the brain what a STEMI center is to the heart. There are over 1,100 centers designated as either primary or comprehensive stroke centers in the United States.
• Children's hospitals clearly know how to treat kids better than anyone else. Some of these facilities will be equipped with pediatric trauma centers. There are over 220 hospitals that exclusively treat people younger than 18 in the United States.

Multi-Casualty Incidents
When EMS systems get overwhelmed—usually as a result of a multi-casualty incident—patients will be divided up among the available regional hospitals. Transportation will be coordinated through a disaster control facility. In cases like these, neither you nor the paramedics will have a say in your destination unless your injuries demand the use of a specialized hospital.

In natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods, emergency patients may be transported to other states, especially if the local healthcare infrastructure has been crippled.

Patient Choice
Most patients who request a transfer to a specific facility will do so as a result of health insurance concerns. If you know that one hospital an provider under your insurance plan and another isn't, it is fair to ask for the destination to be changed as long as it doesn't compromise your health.

By contrast, it is illegal for the ambulance crew to ask you about your insurance status. Doing so may result in discriminatory practices, such as funneling you to a substandard hospital when a top-class facility may be nearby.
With that said, you may want to volunteer the information if there's any chance that your 30 percent coinsurance for a provider hospital may be increased to full price with an out-of-network provider.

Similarly, if you have been working with a team of specialists (such as cardiologists, infectious diseases specialists, or neurologists), you may want them to oversee your care as opposed to a team who does not know your background or history.

A Word From Verywell

On the face of things, the simplest choice would be to take you to the nearest hospital rather than carting you through rush hour traffic across town. But the simplest choice is not always the best choice.

If it unclear why you or a loved one is being transported to a distant facility, do not hesitate to ask. As panicked as you may feel, listen to their rationale and be quick to let them know if you prefer another facility for whatever reason.

 

[laksaboy]

KNN accident happened at Alexandra but casualties sent to NUH not AH ? KNN

I think AH (which was no more than 200m away from the accident) has been downgraded to some 'community hospital'. The 'proper hospital' has shifted to Jurong East's NTFH.

 

[shittypore]

After the accident play innocent cannot remember how aggressive he drove causing a pedestrian death

 

[sweetiepie]

The nearest suitable hospital not just any hospital. It is based upon the assessment of the first responders.

KNN captain goh said so long the hospital has A&E facilities and nearest they will go nearest KNN maybe onsite accidents and home emergency calls has different practices KNN and sg is 995 not 911 lah KNN

 

[sweetiepie]

I think AH (which was no more than 200m away from the accident) has been downgraded to some 'community hospital'. The 'proper hospital' has shifted to Jurong East's NTFH.

KNN yes they could even just reach there without ambulance KNN AH was once became a transitional hospital for pre Sengkang hospital employment workplace but already been transit back to normal hospital with wards KNN then maybe is the A&E is still not ready KNN

 

[Leongsam]

KNN captain goh said so long the hospital has A&E facilities and nearest they will go nearest KNN maybe onsite accidents and home emergency calls has different practices KNN and sg is 995 not 911 lah KNN

I'm just explaining, with the help of that article, that the nearest hospital may not be the best option for the patient. It all depends upon the extent and the nature of the injuries.

 

[sweetiepie]

I'm just explaining, with the help of that article, that the nearest hospital may not be the best option for the patient. It all depends upon the extent and the nature of the injuries.

KNN yeah but according to captain goh pap policies is all hospitals with A&E faciltiies is of equal capabilities KNN hence they will not do any assessment and go straight to nearest lo KNN

 

[Leongsam]

KNN yeah but according to captain goh pap policies is all hospitals with A&E faciltiies is of equal capabilities KNN hence they will not do any assessment and go straight to nearest lo KNN

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Hospital

Urgent Care Centre[edit]

The Urgent Care Centre is a 24-hour clinic that provides initial evaluation and management of walk-in patients and patients who request to be admitted to Alexandra Hospital via private ambulance only. For patients who need more than basic care, blood and radiological investigations will be done. Patients who are severely ill will be stabilised and transferred to emergency departments at the nearest public hospitals, namely the National University Hospital and the Singapore General Hospital.

 

[Wunderfool]

The court rules the taxi driver is acquitted. The ambulance was the culprit by sending the critically injured to the wrong hospital .

 

[sweetiepie]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Hospital

Urgent Care Centre[edit]

The Urgent Care Centre is a 24-hour clinic that provides initial evaluation and management of walk-in patients and patients who request to be admitted to Alexandra Hospital via private ambulance only. For patients who need more than basic care, blood and radiological investigations will be done. Patients who are severely ill will be stabilised and transferred to emergency departments at the nearest public hospitals, namely the National University Hospital and the Singapore General Hospital.

KNN look like a white elephant hospital now neither an acute or community hosp might as well close it wasting money and resources KNN