A consumer asked if it was possible for a person above the means test level to be treated in subsidised wards B2 and C) in public hospitals. He was under the impression that this was not allowed.
I checked the Internet and found this document. Patients at higher income can be treated in subsidised wards, but they enjoy a lower level of subsidy. There was so much publicity about means testing that gave the wrong impression to many people, including me. The final decision was not well publicised - so many people still had the wrong impression.
I spoke to a senior doctor in a public hospital. He was also not aware about how means testing had been implemented. He thought that it was still under consideration. When I told him about the actual situation, his reply was "because I was not pesonally involved in this matter, I am not aware about its actual implementation".
I lamented. Why do we have practices that are so complicated that even those who are supposed to be implementing these decisions are confused? Can we simplify matters for the citizens?
Tan Kin Lian
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Minimum wage in Singapore
In this article, I have given my reasons in support of a minimum wage to be implemented in Singapore. I have also explained why the negative aspects of the minimum wage are likely to be less serious than feared. Apart from helping the lower income workers, a minimum wage will lead to a more sustainable economy.
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Wikipedia
I want to talk to someone who has experience in contributing and updating contents in Wikipedia. If you have experience, please send e-mail to kinlian@gmail.com.
Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation-What is the difference? | Child Joint Custody
Parental Alienation
Parental alienation on the other hand generally describes the situation where the child is alienated from a parent but may have a reason for such alienation such as abuse or neglect.
Regardless of which definition you are happy with the situation that you are likely to encounter in a bitter child custody dispute is one where the child becomes a cheerleader for the alienating parent and a spokesperson for that parent’s bitterness or hatred.
Child Custody Tips-7 Tried and Tested Tips to Win Your Child Custody Battle | Child Joint Custody
The following child custody tips are grounded in experience and in what works best in most situations but does require a bit of maturity and give on both sides.
• Avoid exposing your children to unhealthy or harmful environments when they are with you. Make sure that your children are not exposed to overt displays of affection with a new friend or partner. Most courts oppose to children being exposed to other relationships too early. And if you really want to win custody of your children, you should spend more time with them as a parent. If you spend more time with someone else rather than your children, you are likely to have difficulty persuading the court that the best interests of the child are on your mind if you are commencing a new relationship.
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