i have no affiliation with mt alvernia hospital. 2016 update:
back in 2013, prices were very reasonable, but today, prices seem to have almost doubled.
it's still worthy of a visit if you're in the area as the wait is usually not long. here's an extract of their standard consultation charge as of today (April 11 2016):
Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm
$37.45 Standard Consultation
$48.15 Extended Consultation
Mon-Sat 6pm to 12 mn
$48.15 Standard Consultation
$58.85 Extended Consultation
Mon-Sat 12mn to 8am
$64.20 Standard Consultation
$80.25 Extended Consultation
Sun 8am to 12mn
$48.15 Standard Consultation
$58.85 Extended Consultation
Sun 12mn to 8am
$64.20 Standard Consultation
$80.25 Extended Consultation
Public Holiday 8am to 12mn
$58.85 Standard Consultation
$69.55 Extended Consultation
Public Holiday 12mn to 8am
$74.90 Standard Consultation
$90.95 Extended Consultation
consultation fee excludes a triage/nursing fee and medication charge. x-rays, scopes, scans and the like are extra, like in any hospital.
more details here:
https://mtalvernia-hospital.org/24hr-wa ... -services/
please note that mt alvernia does NOT have an accident and emergency trauma system. ie, they do not have emergency medicine specialists, anethesiologists, ER nurses, radiologists, etc, on duty at all times.
IF IT'S A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, HEAD TO ONE OF THESE 7 HOSPITALS OR CALL 995:
Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Changi General Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, National University Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
SCDF 995 vs 1777 ambulance service website states:
An emergency is an illness or injury that could end in death or serious complication if it is not treated immediately. The following is a guide to cases classified as emergencies:
Drowsiness or unconsciousness where the person cannot be roused
Difficulty in breathing or choking
Sudden or severe chest pain
Sudden or severe abdominal pain that will not go away
Dislocated or broken bones
Deep cuts or wounds with profuse bleeding
Head injuries that are followed by drowsiness, vomiting, bleeding (from the ears, nose or mouth) or unusual behaviour
Injuries to chest, abdomen, pelvis or spine (neck and backbone)
Fall from heights
Poisoning e.g. inhalation of toxic gases or drug overdose resulting in unconsciousness and respiratory distress
Crushed injuries
Severe allergy
Drowning
Burns and scalds -deep with white or charred skin or covering a large area bigger than the size of a hand, or covering the face
Any burn caused by electric shock or by lightning