This is a great concept to have palliative care available in the emergency department…
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The Housecall GP
The Housecall GP has been providing medical housecalls since 2006.The service is run by Dr Choo Wei Chieh, MBBS (S’pore).Patients needing housecalls are usually incapable of leaving their home to seek medical attention. Some of the conditions/ situations where patients find housecalls useful:
- elderly patients who are immobile: strokes, parkinson’s, dementia
- arthritis/ joint pains: gout, arthritis
- dizziness: vertigo
- diarrhea/ vomiting: food poisoning, gastric flu
- death certification
Consultation Hours
0800h – 2000h, daily
Consultation Charges
Weekdays, $200 – 250
Week ends/ Public Holidays, $250 – 300
- Additional charges may apply during peak hours
- Long consultation charges are applicable
- Charges above does not include medication/treatment
The Housecall GP 