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What are the conditions for eligibility for the MIC@Home programme?
Being clinically stable, able to care for themselves independently, having sufficient caregiving support, and having an Internet connection.
What are some of the areas the MIC@Home scheme will be extended to?
Paediatric medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, rehabilitation medicine, and elective surgeries.
Where else in the world are schemes similar to MIC@Home practiced?
Britain, France, Australia, and Barcelona, Spain.
What was Mr. Ong Jia Rong diagnosed with when he went to the National University Hospital?
Severe bullous cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection.
Why did Mr. Ong Jia Rong opt for NUHS@Home after being hospitalized for two days?
He preferred the comfort of his own home and the ability to work while receiving treatment.
How frequently does a nurse from NUH visit Mr. Ong Jia Rong at home?
Three times a day.
What is the name of the new healthcare scheme being introduced in Singapore from April?
Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home)
What type of equipment are patients on the MIC@Home scheme provided with?
Patients are provided with equipment such as a blood pressure monitor, thermometer and walking frames.
Which healthcare clusters and hospitals were involved in the initial sandbox launch of the MIC@Home scheme in April 2022?
The SingHealth cluster (Singapore General Hospital), National Healthcare Group cluster (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital), and all hospitals under the National University Health System (NUHS) were involved in the initial sandbox launch.
What was the name of the similar scheme trialled by NUHS prior to the MIC@Home launch?
NUHS@Home
What was the total number of hospital bed days saved through the MIC@Home scheme as of the end of 2023?
9,000 hospital bed days saved
According to the Health Minister, what is the potential of the MIC@Home scheme in relieving stress at hospitals?
The scheme has great potential to relieve stress at hospitals.
Learn about Singapore's innovative approach in healthcare with the introduction of virtual hospitals and the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme. This initiative aims to provide medical care to patients at home through remote consultations and monitoring.
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