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Referral to Palliative Homecare
Overview
This guide explains palliative home care services for patients with serious illnesses who prefer receiving care at home. It describes how a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers, and counselors provides symptom management and family support, with visit frequency based on patient needs ranging from monthly for stable patients to more frequent visits during discomfort. The Ministry of Health subsidizes these services, with referrals arranged through clinic doctors and initial visits scheduled within three working days.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.