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995 calls go to SCDF, not to the hospitals. SCDF ambulances are instructed to bring casualties to the nearest hospital with a full A&E. In this case, they could have gone to either TTSH or SGH.
I've brought someone in to RH A&E before (small matter - glass shards in feet but it was night time) and did not get the impression they handled serious trauma cases. But, Sam, they can do a lot more than give a panadol but no, they cannot handle what must have been the condition of the casualties of that accident. The casualties were probably better off being treated in the ambulance as it made its way to hospital.
I've brought someone in to RH A&E before (small matter - glass shards in feet but it was night time) and did not get the impression they handled serious trauma cases. But, Sam, they can do a lot more than give a panadol but no, they cannot handle what must have been the condition of the casualties of that accident. The casualties were probably better off being treated in the ambulance as it made its way to hospital.
boss, what makes you think Raffles hospital dun have that specialisation, you are the biggest twit!:p
what is more logical is that someone dial 995 and the call got routed to sgh and ttsh. cheng hu hospitals are cheaper also...
http://www.ezyhealth.com/magazine/ae-alert/
Raffles Hospital
Located just 20 minutes away from Changi International Airport and right in the heart of the city, Raffles Hospital offers a full range of specialist, medical and diagnostic services that spans across 35 disciplines.
Types of A&E the hospital admits: Acute, subacute and trauma cases
Rates: $50 to $85 (per night/day, approximate)
Number of doctors on duty (approximate): two doctors
Address: 585 North Bridge Road, Raffles Hospital #01-00
Emergency hotline: 63111 555
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