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Feb 19, 2010
Do more to lower GP charges
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OUR often-lauded health-care system once brought in wealthy foreign patients. Sadly, however, the high charges by some doctors and hospitals subsequently sent some patients to Thailand and Malaysia.
The Ministry of Health's move to allow Medisave to be used in Malaysia is good for Malaysians who live in Singapore as permanent residents.
But more can be done for Singaporeans at home. For instance, the Government could let more general practitioners set up clinics here as greater competition would help to reduce charges, or it could persuade local doctors to charge more reasonably.
Better still, bring back the pricing guidelines and make them comparable to those in the region, including Thailand and Malaysia.
John Tang
Do more to lower GP charges
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OUR often-lauded health-care system once brought in wealthy foreign patients. Sadly, however, the high charges by some doctors and hospitals subsequently sent some patients to Thailand and Malaysia.
The Ministry of Health's move to allow Medisave to be used in Malaysia is good for Malaysians who live in Singapore as permanent residents.
But more can be done for Singaporeans at home. For instance, the Government could let more general practitioners set up clinics here as greater competition would help to reduce charges, or it could persuade local doctors to charge more reasonably.
Better still, bring back the pricing guidelines and make them comparable to those in the region, including Thailand and Malaysia.
John Tang