Singapore’s healthcare system moving in right direction: expert

Transpose: We suck, but we are getting there.
Singapore has scored a 4 to 5, out of 10 for its healthcare system and that is according to Professor Michael Porter, a Harvard expert on competitiveness.
Professor Porter, Competitiveness Expert, Harvard Business School, Advisor – Asia Competitiveness Institute, said: “The spirit is closer to the value model than [...]

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That Prenatal Visit May Be Months Too Late

Public health officials are now encouraging women to make sure they are in optimal health well in advance of a pregnancy to reduce the risk of preventable birth defects and complications. They have recast the message to emphasize not only prenatal care, as they did in the past, but also what they are calling “preconception [...]

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Are you pro-life or pro-choice?

Abortion.

The touchy touchy topic.
Now what is abortion?
This post is prompted by a recent news report of increased no. of unsafe abortions performed in the U.S.

Balanced views on the net? This site seems to have it.
How is it done? One method is suction and curretage. Check the picture below:

obgyn anyone? this site offers [...]

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Virtual Surgery

hey guys! my sister somehow came across this game which i thought was pretty interesting. not sure if it’s 100% medically accurate though. enjoy!
Virtual Surgery

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Welcome to Singapore, Nadine!

if you guys still didn’t know, our fellow Aussie meddie Nadine was in town for a few hours last night. Josh, Kel and i took her on a mini tour to Orchard Road; and then to Newton Circus where we were joined by Jeff. had a sumptous food fare of local delights, and it seemed [...]

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Should doctors be made to pay for their mistakes?

A doctor who carried out a failed contraceptive operation has been ordered by a German court to pay financial support for the child that was born as a result.
The Karlsruhe-based federal appeals court ruled that the doctor must pay his former patient, now a mother of a three-year-old boy, 600 euros ($769) a month until [...]

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“The Journey Itself Is Home”

Our Minister of Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, spoke on 14 Nov 2006 at Parliament. He opened with a reflection of his trip to Japan with his wife. However, being a dedicated minister, couldn’t help but think about work even while on holiday. Apart from his philosophical inputs in the speech and what our current [...]

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Long distance relationships

Well, here it is. Inevitably,there will be some of you buggers out there, who will be involved in long-distance relationships.
Fret not, because, contrary to what many people think, it is indeed possible.
Exhibit A. pointing to myself
Now if ure merely thinking of LDR involving yourself and your boyfriend and girlfriend, you ought to broaden [...]

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10 tips for staying in halls

1. get to know your neighbours well, you never know when you’ll need their help
2. take part in the orientation activities as much as possible. you’ll get to know lots of people, and have lots of fun =)
3. learn how to cook. you wouldn’t really want to eat at the mess hall.
4. remember [...]

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My First Propaganda Message

Dear colleagues,
 Our days in university are stressful ones. Rushing from anatomy classes to clinical skills tutes, I would like you remember this important way of life: Manchester United Rules!
For all you freshies, locate the nearest projector screen in your hall. Invade it and insist on watching the United match that week. Do not let the [...]

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