Singapore Virtual Hospitals and Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home)
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Singapore Virtual Hospitals and Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home)

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Hospitals under the National University Health System (NUHS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hospital bed days were saved by the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme by the end of 2023?

<p>Around 9,000 hospital bed days were saved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the diagnosis of Mr. Ong Jia Rong, who opted for NUHS@Home after two days in the hospital?

<p>Severe bullous cellulitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major advantages of the MIC@Home scheme for patients, hospitals, and the nation?

<p>The major advantages of the MIC@Home scheme are: 1) For patients, the comfort of their own home and home-cooked food instead of being in a hospital ward; 2) For hospitals, it relieves stress and frees up hospital beds; 3) For the nation, it reduces healthcare costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the eligibility criteria for patients to participate in the MIC@Home scheme?

<p>The eligibility criteria for the MIC@Home scheme include: 1) Patients being clinically stable and unlikely to require intensive hospital care; 2) Able to care for themselves independently or have sufficient caregiving support; 3) Having an internet connection to communicate with doctors and nurses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the MIC@Home scheme differ from traditional hospital care, and what are the benefits for patients?

<p>The MIC@Home scheme differs from traditional hospital care in that patients can receive treatment in the comfort of their own home, with access to home-cooked food, rather than being confined to a hospital ward. This provides greater comfort and convenience for patients, as evidenced by the experience of Mr. Ong Jia Rong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of medical conditions are currently covered under the MIC@Home scheme, and how will the scheme be expanded in the future?

<p>The MIC@Home scheme currently covers patients with skin infections, urinary tract infections, and congestive heart failure with fluid overload. The scheme will be expanded to include other areas such as paediatric medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, rehabilitation medicine, and elective surgeries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the MIC@Home scheme provide financial support and coverage for patients?

<p>The passage states that under the MIC@Home scheme, patients will receive subsidies, insurance, and MediSave coverage in the same way they would if they were in a hospital. This ensures that patients can access the necessary financial support and coverage for their at-home treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall success and future outlook of the MIC@Home scheme, as described in the passage?

<p>The passage indicates that the two-year MIC@Home sandbox trial was deemed a success, and the scheme is now being expanded to become mainstream from April onwards. The scheme is also noted to be practiced in many other countries, suggesting its potential for further growth and adoption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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