Healthcare Systems over the past 10 years

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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