Subsidied patient but follow through same consultant

8 weeks pregnant now, preivously had a etopic and miscarriage and follow through by this consultant under subsidied rate. Since pregnancy, I have been seeing this consultant as a subsidied patient though I have not requested. I am quite confused how this work. Is there a need to choose private if I want this consultant to follow through me?.

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From what I understand, in Singapore if you’re under the subsidised route, technically you’re usually under a team of doctors and not guaranteed the same consultant every visit. That’s why subsidised patients often see different doctors depending on appointment schedules. But sometimes if your case is more complicated (like previous ectopic, miscarriage history, etc.), the hospital may still arrange follow-up with the same consultant more often for continuity. So it’s possible that’s why you’re still seeing the same doctor even though you’re under subsidised care. Usually if you specifically want to choose and guarantee a particular consultant throughout pregnancy and delivery, then yes, you’ll normally need to switch to the private/non-subsidised route and pay private rates. Honestly I think the easiest is to ask the clinic directly at your next appointment: “Am I currently under subsidised or private care, and if I’m subsidised, will I continue seeing this same consultant?” They can explain your exact arrangement because every hospital seems to handle it slightly differently. Congrats on the pregnancy, mama!

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I understand your worry, but honestly the subsidy and private thing can be confusing lah. From what I know, if you're already registered as a subsidised patient with your consultant at a restructured hospital like KKH, you can usually continue seeing that same doctor on the subsidy scheme throughout your pregnancy unless you specifically ask to switch to private. The consultant doesn't need you to go private just to keep following you. That said, every hospital has slightly different admin processes, so I'd suggest you call your clinic directly or ask at your next appointment to confirm your current arrangement and whether anything changes as you progress, especially given your history. Better to clarify now than wonder later, right.

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