Singapore healthcare - how we keep healthcare affordable.

Singapore uses the concept of :

• Self-reliance [ Medisave and Medishield]
• Government support [Medifund,Restructured hospitals,government subsidies and Means-testing]
• Community support [ Working with community organisations]

To make sure that healthcare remains affordable. Parts of these approaches are linked to our 3M approach - Medisave, Medishield and Medifund. Want to know more about the 3M approach?
Click here : http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/my-cpf/Healthcare/PvdHC2.htm

Homework 9: SEQ: What is the best way to ensure that healthcare is kept affordable in Singapore?

Please work in your pairs to discuss and answer in SEQ format the following question:

"The best way to ensure that healthcare in Singapore remains affordable is through self-reliance." How far do you agree? Explain.

Format
Stand
Explain given factor
Explain other factor 1
Explain other factor 2
Weighing

NB: Define "best way"

Read page 62 to 79 to help you.

Deadline: This Wed 22nd September 9pm.

Chapter 3: Singapore healthcare system - For those who are speeding ahead.....

We will be covering the Singapore Healthcare System in Term 4. Good to read ahead. Watch this video and see if you can uncover the 2 points of views about the Singapore healthcare system and list down what are the points for both sides of the argument.

Also write down in point form how the Singapore healthcare system works - see if you can identify two factors discussed as to how Singapore Government makes healthcare affordable.