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The direct ward referral procedure is simple, with the GP needing only to give a call to the hospital to inform us of the patient's diagnosis and condition. Once request for admission is verified, the patient should proceed to the A&E admission desk for registration and transfer to the ward.
Patients need not go through A&E registration or pay any A&E charges. However if the patient requires stabilisation or treatment, he/she will be sent to the A&E Department for management.
It is important to note that patients with serious or life threatening conditions which require stabilisation and emergency treatment should still be sent to the A& E Department for management before admission.
Upon completion of treatment, where appropriate, the patient will be discharged back to the referring GP for follow-up and continuing care.
List of conditions for direct ward referral :
- Cellulitis
- Gangrene toes / foot
- Large abscess / carbuncle
- Perianal abscess
- Hepatitis
- Cholecystitis
- Pyelonephritis / UTI
- Prolapsed / thrombosed piles
- Wound infection & wound breakdown
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Severe hypertension
Procedures for Direct Ward Referral
A detailed description of the conditions which warrant direct admission is found in the GPEP Office Information Booklet which is issued to all registered affiliated GPs.
SGH provides complimentary parking for GPs visiting their patients admitted to SGH under the Direct Ward Referral system. GPs can redeem their complimentary parking at the Security Office located at Block 6 level 1.
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