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Updated by MINDEF As part of MOH's healthcare policy, any patient who visits a Specialist at any community hospital or government/ restructured hospital directly, or request for a specific Consultant, will be tagged as a "private patient". This tagging will incur a first consultation fee, which is not covered by MINDEF's medical benefits. To prevent unnecessary medical charges, servicemen with service injuries should obtain a referral letter from a doctor at a polyclinic or government/restructured hospital before seeing a Specialist at the government restructured hospital. Alternatively, a referral letter from the unit Medical Officer will also suffice.
Why must I obtain a referral letter from a Polyclinic or unit Medical Officer before seeing a Specialist at the government/restructured hospital?
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Why is medical aid for my service injury not chargeable to the Service Injury Card though it was prescribed by my doctor?
If there is a change of diagnosis of my service injury, does it mean that I have to be reviewed by MINDEF?
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Do I need to make a copy of the Service Injury Card to bring along for my Specialist appointment?
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How do I use my Service Injury Card?
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