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One doctor for all conditions

In the integrated care model, a patient with multiple chronic problems needs to visit only one doctor and not different doctors at different hospitals and different times

ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA
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As its population ages, Singapore will see an increase in the number of people suffering from multiple medical conditions.

As they may require the attention of more than one specialist, they often end up with many medical appointments.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 27, 2020, with the headline One doctor for all conditions. Subscribe