GPFirst encourages patients with mild to moderate medical conditions to visit their GPs first, rather than going directly to the Emergency Department (ED).

 

By visiting a GP first, patients receive timely medical treatment for their condition. This approach enables our EDs to focus on more urgent cases requiring medical attention. Under GPFirst, patients will receive a $50 subsidy off the prevailing ED attendance fee when they are referred to Public Healthcare Institution (PHI) EDs by participating GPs.

 

Onboard GPFirst

Download GPFirst Brochure

For more information or enquiries, we invite you to contact your dedicated Relationship Manager or reach us at pophealth.pco@nhghealth.com.sg.

 

  

Terms and Conditions:

 

1. The GPFirst programme is only applicable at the following institutions as indicated in this link.

2. The GPFirst Referral Form is only valid on the day of issue, and up to 0200hrs of the following day if the Referral Form is issued close to midnight (i.e., between 2200 and 0000hrs). Patients are advised to visit A&E without delay.

3. The referral date, time and clinic stamp must be clearly indicated on the original GPFirst Referral Form.

4. The original GPFirst Referral Form must be produced together with the patient’s NRIC/ passport/ work permit pass during registration at A&E.

5. Specialised investigations required and/or non-standardised medications prescribed at A&E will be separately charged.

 

The Open Access (OA) initiative allows GPs to refer patients directly for investigations and procedures at NHG Health hospitals and centres, saving patients a visit to the hospital. Click on the respective hospital’s link in the table below for referral process.

 

OA OGD & Colonoscopy

• Download GP Information Kit
• Download GP Referral Form

 

For more information or enquiries, kindly contact your dedicated Relationship Manager or reach us at pophealth.pco@nhghealth.com.sg.

 

Services	TTSH	KTPH	WH
Allied Health – Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy	√*	√	√
Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD)	√	√*	√*
Colonoscopy	√	√*	√*
Dental – Excision of Fractured / Impacted / Diseased / Wisdom Teeth, etc	-	-	√
Investigation – Radiology (e.g., X-ray & Ultrasound)	-	√	√*
Other Surgery – Excision of skin lump, Aural Toilet	-	-	√*

 

*available for subsidised referrals

We partner with General Practitioners (GPs) to enhance the care continuity for stable patients transitioning from our hospitals’ Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOC), Emergency Department, Inpatient services, and to GP clinics. We aim to provide BRIDGE partners with a comprehensive support ecosystem that enables them to anchor patients’ care in the community. 

 

Onboard NHG Health BRIDGE (for Healthier SG GPs)

 

For more information or enquiries, contact your dedicated Relationship Manager or reach us at pophealth.pco@nhghealth.com.sg.

NHG Health’s Virtual Professional Consult (VPC) platform connects GPs directly with hospital specialists to provide clinical guidance for GPs to better manage their patients. Supported by the Coordinating Advisory Care Team (CoACT), this strengthens collaboration between primary and secondary care whilst enhancing patient outcomes and professional development opportunities.

 

For more information on how to get in touch with our hospital specialists for your clinical queries, contact your dedicated Relationship Manager or reach us at pophealth.pco@nhghealth.com.sg.

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