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Can licensees conduct the financial counselling for their patients via online platforms?

Price Transparency Requirements, Financial Counselling

Updated by MOH

There is no stipulated requirement on the mode used for the provision of financial counselling. However, the licensee must obtain acknowledgement from the patient that financial counselling has been conducted and keep the acknowledgement as part of the patient’s health record.

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Health RegulationHealthcare Services Act

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