HI Healthcare System Overview 2

Question 1

What are the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) used to assess disability for CareShield Life claims?

Accepted Answer

Six activities: washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transferring — inability to perform 3 or more qualifies for payouts

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Only walking and talking

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Only eating and sleeping

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Ten activities including reading and writing

Question 2

What is the Pioneer Generation Package in Singapore's healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Special healthcare benefits for Singaporeans born before 1950 who became citizens before 1987, including MediShield Life premium subsidies and outpatient subsidies

Answer

A package for new immigrants

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A package for medical professionals

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A package for newborns

Question 3

What is the role of polyclinics in Singapore's healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

Government outpatient clinics providing subsidised primary healthcare including consultations, health screening, and chronic disease management

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Only for emergency cases

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Only for dental care

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Only for vaccinations

Question 4

How does Singapore control healthcare costs while maintaining quality?

Accepted Answer

Through the 3M framework, hospital ward subsidies, drug subsidies, fee benchmarks, managed care, and emphasis on preventive health

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By limiting the number of hospitals

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By importing all medicine from overseas

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Healthcare costs are not controlled

Question 5

What is the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A programme allowing Medisave to be used for outpatient treatment of specified chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol

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A programme to cure all chronic diseases

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A hospital admission programme

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A programme only for elderly patients

Question 6

What is the Healthier SG initiative launched in 2023?

Accepted Answer

A nationwide preventive health programme where residents enrol with a family doctor for personalised health plans, regular screenings, and chronic disease management

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A programme for gym memberships only

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A hospital renovation programme

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A food safety programme