Private hospitals move towards specialised disciplines to meet demand

TWENTY years ago, Sally Teh’s mother used to take her to a general practitioner (GP) in a clinic near her house when she was ill – be it for her asthma or a simple sore throat. Today, Teh takes her two-year-old daughter to a paediatrician at a private hospital every time the child falls sick.

“There are so many diseases nowadays and taking her to a paediatrician makes me feel secure as he would have more in-depth knowledge of children’s ailments,” she says.