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What is the purpose of the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme?
What is the purpose of the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme?
To replace the need for another large public hospital by allowing patients to be looked after at home by hospital medical teams.
How are patients on the MIC@Home scheme looked after?
How are patients on the MIC@Home scheme looked after?
They are looked after by hospital medical teams through videoconferencing and teleconferencing, or in person.
What kind of equipment are patients provided with on the MIC@Home scheme?
What kind of equipment are patients provided with on the MIC@Home scheme?
Blood pressure monitor, thermometer, walking frames, and any other necessary equipment.
Which hospitals were involved in the trial of the NUHS@Home scheme since 2020?
Which hospitals were involved in the trial of the NUHS@Home scheme since 2020?
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How many hospital bed days were saved by the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme by the end of 2023?
How many hospital bed days were saved by the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme by the end of 2023?
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What was the diagnosis of Mr. Ong Jia Rong, who opted for NUHS@Home after two days in the hospital?
What was the diagnosis of Mr. Ong Jia Rong, who opted for NUHS@Home after two days in the hospital?
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What are the major advantages of the MIC@Home scheme for patients, hospitals, and the nation?
What are the major advantages of the MIC@Home scheme for patients, hospitals, and the nation?
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What are the eligibility criteria for patients to participate in the MIC@Home scheme?
What are the eligibility criteria for patients to participate in the MIC@Home scheme?
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How does the MIC@Home scheme differ from traditional hospital care, and what are the benefits for patients?
How does the MIC@Home scheme differ from traditional hospital care, and what are the benefits for patients?
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What types of medical conditions are currently covered under the MIC@Home scheme, and how will the scheme be expanded in the future?
What types of medical conditions are currently covered under the MIC@Home scheme, and how will the scheme be expanded in the future?
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How does the MIC@Home scheme provide financial support and coverage for patients?
How does the MIC@Home scheme provide financial support and coverage for patients?
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What is the overall success and future outlook of the MIC@Home scheme, as described in the passage?
What is the overall success and future outlook of the MIC@Home scheme, as described in the passage?
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