A family doctor is registered as a General Practitioner (GP) in your neighbourhood. He/She is someone who can treat you with an understanding of your medical history. You would need to bring along the relevant documents to prove your status or residence in Singapore for registration. An appointment card will be issued to you. For visits, you will only need to bring the appointment card.

Some private doctors make house calls. You can page or call them should you need medical attention at night.
Most housing estates have private clinics and you can check it out in the telephone directory or the directory of clinics at the Ministry of Health website.

Some clinics operate 24 hours daily whereas most clinics' opening hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from Mondays to Fridays, with some continuing from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Most clinics operate from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. They are usually closed on Sundays.

The fees charged by the GP vary depending on the type of illness you have and the cost of the treatment. In general, family doctors charge fees according to the following fee structure:

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