Singapore MOH to tighten rules on MCs after feedback on doctors issuing them excessively or improperly


MOH has received feedback regarding the excessive issuance of MCs following outpatient medical service consultations, particularly teleconsultations. - PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Don’t feel like going to work or school? Just do a teleconsultation and get a medical chit to go on sick leave for the day.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) fears that too many people are doing just that – and that doctors are acceding to such requests. It is now seeking feedback from doctors on tightening the rules on issuing medical certificates (MCs).

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