SINGAPORE'S HEALTH care services and medical workforce training in dermatology have been modified over the last few decades to suit the current needs of the country. This article discusses the health care services and workforce training in dermatology in Singapore.
A characteristic of Singapore's health care system is the government's emphasis on citizens' partial responsibility for their own personal health care. It is hoped that this will cut down on abuse and waste in the public health care system. Citizens are required to copay for all medical services in public hospitals unless they cannot afford it. The system ensures that government health care expenditure is kept in check and that citizens are prudent when using public health care services. A compulsory saving program in Singapore requires all employees to put aside a portion of their salary that can be used to cover medical expenses. A restructuring program has enabled public . . . [Full Text of this Article]
THE NSC: BACKGROUND, CARE, FEES, AND TRAINING FUNDS
Consultation and Treatment Fees
Private and Subsidized Clinics and Professional Fees
Inpatient Care
Remuneration and Training Funds for Dermatologists
THE NSC: A TEACHING HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES AND POSTGRADUATES
Undergraduate Training in Dermatology
Postgraduate Training in Dermatology: Residency Program
Postgraduate Training in Dermatology: Family Practitioners and Overseas Fellows
RESEARCH
THE FUTURE OF DERMATOLOGY IN SINGAPORE
