Be Subsidised $50 With GPFirst Programme And Speedoc

By the team at Speedoc,
 
November 30, 2020

Suffering from mild to moderate medical conditions? Your GP should be the first medical professional you contact when you’re feeling unwell. Instead of going to the A&E immediately, see a GP at home with Speedoc first!

If your condition still requires an A&E visit, your Speedoc doctor will provide you with a referral under the GPFirst scheme so that you can receive a $50 subsidy and join the priority queue.

GPFirst x Speedoc

Speedoc is part of the GPFirst scheme with Singhealth. Available to all Singaporean residents, including PRs and foreigners, the GPFirst programme aims to encourage patients to visit their General Practitioners if they have non-emergency conditions instead of going straight to the hospital.

If you require serious medical attention, Speedoc’s experienced physicians will write you a referral for emergency care at Changi General Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital.

In conjunction with the government’s efforts to reduce overcrowding in hospitals, Speedoc is working alongside government hospitals to bring benefits to both hospitals and prospective patients. The programme reduces the overload of patients in hospitals and allows the reallocation of resources to those in need of immediate care while increasing affordability and efficiency of care for those in critical conditions.

How does GPFirst benefit you?

GPFirst scheme provides multifold benefits - you will be able to save time and money while receiving appropriate quality care by experienced Speedoc professionals, which provides hospital care in the comfort of your home.

If you have only mild or moderate symptoms, receiving treatment from Speedoc will not only cost less than going to the A&E, much time can be saved from travelling to and fro and waiting at hospitals.

If Speedoc’s experienced physicians think that you need to go to the A&E at CGH or SKH, you will also receive a $50 subsidy on the prevailing fee. You will also be prioritised over other non-emergency cases.

Conditions that can be treated by the GPs at Speedoc

  • Abdominal Pain or Indigestion

  • Cold and Flu

  • Cuts and Bruises

  • Fever

  • Headaches

  • Hives

  • Insect Bites and Stings

  • Mild Burns and Scalds

  • Nausea and Vomiting

  • Nosebleeds

  • Sore Eyes

  • Strains and Sprains

Why you should choose Speedoc

We provide quality care by experienced healthcare professionals.

1. Doctors on-demand

Our doctors are available 24/7 for house calls to provide a diagnosis for your condition.

2. Easy medication refills

Have your medication refills delivered for free to a location of your choice within 3 hours if requested before 8pm.

3. Reduced Infections

Be diagnosed in the comfort of your home which reduces risks of infection and exposure to viruses in hospitals.

How to book a consultation

Conveniently obtain quality healthcare for minor conditions with Speedoc. Here are the steps to get started:

1. Request for a doctor on the Speedoc app

Choose from a house call or video consultation.

2. Have your doctor consultation

Your doctor will take your medical history and prescribe the most appropriate treatment.

3. Have your medication delivered to your door

Relax in the comfort of your home while your medication is sent to you.

4. Referral

In the event that the doctor feels that it is appropriate for you to be escalated to the Accident and Emergency services after assessment, they will administer a GPFirst referral form that enables you to get priority queue and an automatic deduction of $50 from your final bill, provided that you visit the emergency services at CGH or SKH. It is important to note that you will have to visit the hospital within 24 hours of the date and time written on the referral letter in order to be availed of its benefits.