In Singapore, your family doctor or General Practitioner (GP) is typically the first medical professional you should visit when you feel unwell. GPs play an important role in Singapore's healthcare system, managing common illnesses and guid advising you on whether further medical attention is necessary.
The NUHS GPFirst programme encourages you to visit a participating GP for mild to moderate symptoms instead of going to the hospital’s Emergency Department (A&E) or Urgent Care Centre (UCC) for non-life-threatening conditions.
Our hospitals' A&E department are designed to manage serious medical emergencies in Singapore such as stroke, heart attack or severe injuries. These conditions require immediate treatment to prevent complications or death.
GPs can assess a wide range of mild to moderate symptoms and provide referrals to the A&E/UCC if necessary. When you visit the A&E/UCC with a valid referral via the GPFirst programme, you will receive a $50 subsidy on the prevailing fees at the participating GPFirst institutions (subject to terms and conditions).
Visit your GP for mild-to-moderate symptoms, including:
Your GP can provide timely care and help you avoid long waits at the hospital. If your GP assesses that you require medical attention at the A&E/ UCC, you will be provided with a referral under the GPFirst programme to any of the participating GPFirst institutions.
When should you go straight to the A&E or Urgent Care Centre (UCC)?
For serious or life-threatening conditions, skip the GP and go directly to the A&E or UCC. These include:
The list of institutions participating in GPFirst are listed below:
Urgent Care Centre | |
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1. | Alexandra Hospital |
2. | UCC @ Admiralty |
Emergency Department | |
1. | Changi General Hospital |
2. | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
3. | National University Hospital (excluding Children's Emergency) |
4. | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
5. | Sengkang General Hospital |
6. | Singapore General Hospital |
7. | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
8. | Woodlands Health |
You can download the full list of GP clinics participating in the NUHS GPFirst programme here:View List of GPFirst Clinics (PDF, 635KB) (PDF, 635 KB).
General Practitioners interested in participating in the NUHS GPFirst programme can download and complete the clinic sign-up form: Clinic Sign-Up Form (PDF, 643 KB)
Please email the completed form to [email protected].
For more information on the GPFirst Programme, visit the Ministry of Health website at https://www.moh.gov.sg/seeking-healthcare/getting-medical-help/seeking-a-doctor