Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is a world-renowned acute tertiary hospital located in Singapore. Established in 1821, SGH has a rich heritage of over 200 years and is consistently ranked among the best hospitals globally. As the largest hospital in Singapore, SGH offers comprehensive patient-centered care across more than 50 clinical specialties. It is a not-for-profit institution and the flagship hospital of the public healthcare system, committed to providing the highest standards of medical treatment and compassionate care. With a strong focus on academic excellence, SGH is a leading teaching hospital, training the next generation of healthcare professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. SGH’s dedication to innovation, patient care, and medical advancements makes it a trusted healthcare destination both locally and internationally.
– Contact information for Singapore General Hospital (SGH): Address – Outram Road, Singapore 169608; General Enquiries – Tel: (65) 6222 3322, Fax: (65) 6224 9221.
SGH Specialities and Services
– SGH offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties and services, with multi-disciplinary and team-based care.
– Clinical specialties include Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology, Rheumatology, Urology, and more.
– Specialist Centres/Services provide one-stop services organized around disease conditions, such as the Burns Centre, Diabetes & Metabolism Centre, Orthopaedic Sports and Joint Centre, Transplant Centre, and Travel Clinic.
– Allied Health Departments/Units play a crucial role in patient care, offering services such as Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Therapy, and more.
– Nursing services at SGH cover a wide range of clinical and non-clinical functions, including Specialist Nursing Services and Community Nursing.
– Community Care offices oversee care integration in the community, including Population Health and Integrated Care Office, SGH@Home, and Tiong Bahru Community Health Centre.
Visitor Information
– Visiting Hours: 12:00pm to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Strictly no visitors outside visiting hours, and children below 12 years old are not permitted to visit.
– Register online prior to visiting a patient to skip the queue and manage the number of visitors.
– Visitors to wards and visitors accompanying patients for appointments, day procedures, or surgery at Level 2 are required to register.
– Visitors are encouraged to do an ART self-test before visiting and refrain from visiting if unwell.
– Wear a mask at all times and practice good personal hygiene while visiting.
– Maximum 2 visitors at a time for general wards, 5 visitors for DIL/ICU/critically ill patients (including caregivers).
– Children below 12 years old are generally not allowed to visit inpatients, except for specific circumstances.
– Visitors are not allowed to eat or drink, use patients’ toilets, or sit on patients’ beds within the wards.
– Required information for ward visitors: visitor’s name, identity card, patient’s name, patient’s ward/room/bed number, and valid local mobile number.
– Inform relatives/friends of your whereabouts or direct them to the Hospital’s Information Counter or General Enquiry line for assistance.
– MRT
The nearest station to SGH is Outram Park MRT Station. There are three lines connected: Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL),  North East Line (NE) and East West Line (EW).

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