With medical bills piling up, Mr Whelan's 69-year-old wife Winnie is left distraught and unsure if she will ever be able to bring her husband back to Singapore.
While Mr Whelan's condition remains critical, requiring constant monitoring, his ordeal has been compounded by a dispute with his travel insurance company.
The company has denied their claim for medical coverage, alleging that his condition stems from pre-existing hypertension.
This is despite assurances from medical professionals at Konkuk University Hospital that Mr Whelan's current condition is not related to his hypertension.
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79-year-old S'pore PR critically ill during Seoul holiday, but insurance firm refuses to cover costs
A dream vacation to South Korea has turned into a desperate fight for survival for 79-year-old Singapore PR Mr Timothy Whelan and his wife Winnie. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com
While Mr Whelan's condition remains critical, requiring constant monitoring, his ordeal has been compounded by a dispute with his travel insurance company.
The company has denied their claim for medical coverage, alleging that his condition stems from pre-existing hypertension.
This is despite assurances from medical professionals at Konkuk University Hospital that Mr Whelan's current condition is not related to his hypertension.
stomp.straitstimes.com
79-year-old S'pore PR critically ill during Seoul holiday, but insurance firm refuses to cover costs
A dream vacation to South Korea has turned into a desperate fight for survival for 79-year-old Singapore PR Mr Timothy Whelan and his wife Winnie. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com