How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, guys, just like to ask if you are sick one day, will you choose to go private or government hospital?
My mum is considering going for knee replacement surgery due to her arthritis. She ask me if she could go private hospital?
I mean working as a junior in government hospital, I feel that the care isn't that bad, but of course I am not sure if private would be better as I have no experience myself.
(After all knee replacement is a Pretty straightforward surgery that can be done electively, so not sure if need to spend extra to go private..)

See your insurance lor

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, guys, just like to ask if you are sick one day, will you choose to go private or government hospital?
My mum is considering going for knee replacement surgery due to her arthritis. She ask me if she could go private hospital?
I mean working as a junior in government hospital, I feel that the care isn't that bad, but of course I am not sure if private would be better as I have no experience myself.
(After all knee replacement is a Pretty straightforward surgery that can be done electively, so not sure if need to spend extra to go private..)

Simple surgeries = private
Complex surgeries = govt

What is a resident physician? Is it comparable to being an AC?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is a resident physician? Is it comparable to being an AC?

Resident physician = doctor training to become a specialist

AC means they have finished residency and can now practice independently.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Resident physician = doctor training to become a specialist

AC means they have finished residency and can now practice independently.

Wrong .. ...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Resident physician = doctor training to become a specialist

AC means they have finished residency and can now practice independently.

You confirm not from healthcare.
Residents = Specialist Trainee
Resident Physicians = Tied to a department, registrar equivalent. Permanent saikang, never a consultant. (s://.physician.mohh.com.sg/medicine/medical-service-career-path)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Resident physician = doctor training to become a specialist

AC means they have finished residency and can now practice independently.

talking out your arse

How much does a Gp working for a chain make? And how many hours per week of work?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How much does a Gp working for a chain make? And how many hours per week of work?

45 hours excluding breaks.
8000 dollars

Originally Posted by Unregistered

45 hours excluding breaks.
8000 dollars

8k a week is not bad thats 32k a month to give out cough & flu meds and deal with chao keng kias. Close to specialists who make 30-50k a month.