Tag: hospital
App allows ICU patients to be ‘heard’
SINGAPORE – When she was admitted to Changi General Hospital’s (CGH’s) intensive-care unit (ICU) two months ago, Claire (not her full name) was unable to tell nurses whenever she needed anything. This was because the 19-year-old, who suffered from respiratory […]
Raffles Hospital tweaks rooms for Middle Eastern patients
SINGAPORE – Raffles Hospital has designed a new class of private rooms with the culture-specific needs of Middle Eastern patients in mind, providing a more pleasant healing process while receiving quality medical care. Gulf patients are offered a home away […]
New Study to Determine Philippine’s Disaster Medical Preparedness
PHILIPPINES – Health officials in the Philippines are launching a nationwide study to determine whether medical facilities can function during an emergency. With an average of 20 typhoons each year, the island nation is one of the most disaster-prone countries […]
New hospital to fund medical education
THAILAND – Siriraj Hospital together with private sector for modern medical ICT, will open its private facility, Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH) on April 26. The new hospital aims to generate its own income without financial help from the government. The […]
