Revocation by SAF’s In-camp Medical Officers of Medical Leave Issued by Private GPs to Full-Time National Servicemen

Debated in Parliament on 19 Nov 2018.

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Member of Parliament Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the number of cases in the last three years where SAF’s in-camp medical officers revoked medical leave issued by private GPs to full-time national servicemen, the reasons for such revocations, and the processes involved prior to revocation.
Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen clarified that SAF medical officers do not revoke medical certificates from external practitioners; instead, they may conduct a clinical review and propose amendments to the MC, such as adjusting its duration or exempting the serviceman from certain activities.
The amendment process involves the unit medical officer discussing the case with the issuing practitioner or referring the serviceman to a specialist for advice, and servicemen may seek further clinical review at any time, though such amendments are infrequent in the SAF.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for Defence (a) in the last three years, how many cases of Full-Time National Servicemen's medical leave issued by private GPs have been revoked by SAF's in-camp medical officers; (b) what are the main reasons for the revocations; and (c) what are the processes involved prior to the in-camp medical officer's revocation of the medical leave.

Ng Eng Hen

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical officers do not revoke medical certificates (MCs) issued by external medical practitioners. Unit medical officers may, however, conduct a clinical review of the SAF personnel's medical condition and propose an amendment to the MC.

To effect such an amendment, the medical officer either discusses the case with the medical practitioner who issued the original MC or refers the SAF personnel to a relevant specialist who can advise on the proposed amendment. An amendment could include an adjustment to the duration of the MC or exemption from specific activities. Personnel may at any point see the unit medical officer for a further clinical review. Instances of amendments to MCs are infrequent in the SAF.

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Member of Parliament Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the number of cases in the last three years where SAF’s in-camp medical officers revoked medical leave issued by private GPs to full-time national servicemen, the reasons for such revocations, and the processes involved prior to revocation.
Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen clarified that SAF medical officers do not revoke medical certificates from external practitioners; instead, they may conduct a clinical review and propose amendments to the MC, such as adjusting its duration or exempting the serviceman from certain activities.
The amendment process involves the unit medical officer discussing the case with the issuing practitioner or referring the serviceman to a specialist for advice, and servicemen may seek further clinical review at any time, though such amendments are infrequent in the SAF.

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Revocation by SAF’s In-camp Medical Officers of Medical Leave Issued by Private GPs to Full-Time National Servicemen

Debated in Parliament on 19 Nov 2018.

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Member of Parliament Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the number of cases in the last three years where SAF’s in-camp medical officers revoked medical leave issued by private GPs to full-time national servicemen, the reasons for such revocations, and the processes involved prior to revocation.
Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen clarified that SAF medical officers do not revoke medical certificates from external practitioners; instead, they may conduct a clinical review and propose amendments to the MC, such as adjusting its duration or exempting the serviceman from certain activities.
The amendment process involves the unit medical officer discussing the case with the issuing practitioner or referring the serviceman to a specialist for advice, and servicemen may seek further clinical review at any time, though such amendments are infrequent in the SAF.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Ng Eng Hen

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Member of Parliament Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap inquired about the number of cases in the last three years where SAF’s in-camp medical officers revoked medical leave issued by private GPs to full-time national servicemen, the reasons for such revocations, and the processes involved prior to revocation.
Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen clarified that SAF medical officers do not revoke medical certificates from external practitioners; instead, they may conduct a clinical review and propose amendments to the MC, such as adjusting its duration or exempting the serviceman from certain activities.
The amendment process involves the unit medical officer discussing the case with the issuing practitioner or referring the serviceman to a specialist for advice, and servicemen may seek further clinical review at any time, though such amendments are infrequent in the SAF.

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Revocation by SAF’s In-camp Medical Officers of Medical Leave Issued by Private GPs to Full-Time National Servicemen

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Revocation by SAF’s In-camp Medical Officers of Medical Leave Issued by Private GPs to Full-Time National Servicemen

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