Table of Contents
- 1 How do I get a referral to a psychiatrist in Singapore?
- 2 How do I see a psychiatrist in polyclinic?
- 3 How do you get referred to a psychiatrist?
- 4 Can I go to Polyclinic for anxiety?
- 5 Are there any private mental health practices in Singapore?
- 6 Where can I find the form for “SingHealth Polyclinics”?
How do I get a referral to a psychiatrist in Singapore?
If you want to see a private psychiatrist, you do not need a referral letter unless your health policy needs you to get one from a General Practitioners council. When you first see them, the family doctor or prescribing specialist might sometimes provide you with a referral note.
How do I see a psychiatrist in polyclinic?
1. You can get a referral letter to see a psychiatrist from either a private GP, or the polyclinic. 2. Getting a referral letter from the polyclinic is the only way to get subsidised fees when seeing a psychiatrist within the goverment hospital.
Can a GP refer you to a psychiatrist?
Getting an appointment with a psychiatrist Your GP may refer you directly to a psychiatrist or to a member of a local mental health team, who can assess your needs and help determine if you need to see a psychiatrist or a different mental health professional. Your GP may be able to recommend psychiatrists in your area.
How much does it cost to see a psychiatrist in Singapore?
Raffles Counselling Centre
| Specialist Consultant Fees | Rates (Without GST) |
|---|---|
| Consultation – Psychiatrist | From $200.00 |
| Consultation – Counsellor/ Psychologist | From $150.00 |
| Emergency / After-Office-Hours Consultation | From $600.00 (Office Hours) From $800.00 (After Office Hours) |
| Practice Cost | $16.00 |
How do you get referred to a psychiatrist?
If you feel you need to see a psychiatrist, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and ask them if they will provide a referral. Your doctor may not grant the request right away. Doctors will often prescribe medication first and only refer you if your condition does not improve.
Can I go to Polyclinic for anxiety?
Our psychologist is qualified to provide assessment, counselling and psychotherapy for patients with stress-related problems, mood and anxiety sleep problems with or without physical health conditions.
Where can I seek help for mental health in Singapore?
Ways to Get Help
- Consult a doctor or mental health professional.
- Talk to family members and friends.
- Find support in online forums.
- Join a peer support group.
- Call SAMH Counselling Hotline at 1800 283 7019 (toll-free)
Who can refer you to a psychiatrist?
Your primary care physician can refer you to the right psychiatrist. This professional will be there for you as you work to overcome your condition.
Are there any private mental health practices in Singapore?
There are many private mental health practices in Singapore. These are professional psychiatrists, counsellors, and psychologists who have chosen to start their own practices instead of joining a hospital. They typically have years of training and experience in public hospitals and even international work.
Where can I find the form for “SingHealth Polyclinics”?
Please note that prices may be subjected to change without notice) made payable to “SingHealth Polyclinics” to the polyclinic where your records are kept. The form is also available at the clinic registration counter.
How do I check-in to the polyclinics?
Check-ins to our polyclinics can only be made by tapping your TT token or your mobile phone with the TT App opened in the foreground at our SafeEntry Gateway device. For more information on the use of TT, please visit https://support.tracetogether.gov.sg/hc/en-sg .
Which polyclinics are implementing the mandatory tracetogether-only safeentry?
SingHealth Polyclinics will be implementing the mandatory TraceTogether (TT)-only SafeEntry at all our clinics with effect from Monday, 17 May 2021. Check-ins to our polyclinics can only be made by tapping your TT token or your mobile phone with the TT App opened in the foreground at our SafeEntry Gateway device.