what a piggish world it is//*

Saturday, March 19, 2005 * (20) can you believe this?

The public health system in Singapore SUCKS!! Are the citizens suppose to rely on the private hospitals and pay through their noses? If you can afford the exorbitant fees of a specialist in a private medical centre, FINE! But if you are one of the economically challenged - TOO BAD!

Remember my fall on New Year's eve? Well, I still had this persistent pain which was aggravated when I carried a heavy load on Wednesday. Before you scold me for being so stupid, let me tell you that I had no choice. I was with my 75 year old mother-in-law, so naturally I had to carry it for her.

I suspected that my pain was due to Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome. What the heck is that? Hahaha, if you are always online, go find out for yourself! Anyway, I went to a polyclinic today, saw the good doctor for less than 2 minutes, then paid $8 - all these solely to get a referral letter to see an orthopaedic specialist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Can you believe this?? The earliest date TTSH could give me was 13 June! Hello??? That's like 3 MONTHS from today! Then the clerk at the polyclinic told me if I wished, Alexander Hospital could see me at end-April while it was end-May if I opted for NUH.

I phoned TTSH immediately! Yep, 'efficient' TTSH had records of my visit to their A&E Dept simply by keying in my nric number BUT still could not give me an earlier appointment date! And similar to what the clerk at the polyclinic had advised, the TTSH clerk told me go to the A&E Dept, wait patiently (pun unintended) for at least 2.5 hours to see a doctor, pay $70 (AGAIN!) and I would be given an appointment with an orthopaedic doctor within 5 DAYS!! Hello?? Did I hear wrong again?? @&()%!#~!!%#$*&(~@^^&

Why am so I insistent on seeing an orthopaedic specialist at TTSH?
Firstly, it is the closest hospital to my home.
Secondly, my X-rays are at TTSH A&E Dept.

Therefore, I will keep the given appointment on 13 June.
BUT I will call TTSH every day to check!
Hello... are there any last-minute cancellations today?
Yes?
Can TTSH slot me in?
Who will outlast these daily calls?
TTSH or this pest with a chip on her shoulder?

the pig oinked at 9:21 AM

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