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08-12-2023, 08:52 AM
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/for...letters-57
Shirley Kwok
Elderly penalised for late settlement of medical bills
Every three months, I visit Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic to treat my diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Unless full payment of outstanding medical bills is made at the polyclinic, patients will not get to see the doctor.
There are many seniors struggling to cope with the high cost of living.
On previous occasions, I was denied medical care until I paid the outstanding amount in full.
It is not right to deny medical care to seniors just because they are late with payments.
Shirley Kwok
Elderly penalised for late settlement of medical bills
Every three months, I visit Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic to treat my diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Unless full payment of outstanding medical bills is made at the polyclinic, patients will not get to see the doctor.
There are many seniors struggling to cope with the high cost of living.
On previous occasions, I was denied medical care until I paid the outstanding amount in full.
It is not right to deny medical care to seniors just because they are late with payments.
