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<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR>Growing the 3Es as S'pore's population ages
</TR><!-- headline one : end --><!-- Author --><TR><TD class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold" colSpan=2>By Mavis Toh
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan expects that, within 15 to 20 years, Singapore will have a fully developed and stabilised system of 3Es - comprising Eldersave, ElderShield and Elderfund.
He said Singaporeans are already familiar with the safety net provided by the 3Ms - MediShield, Medisave and Medifund.
He added that it was now time to develop the 3Es as Singapore's population ages.
Elderfund helps the elderly poor pay their hospital bills, while ElderShield is insurance for severe disability.
Eldersave is a new concept to help the young set aside enough Central Provident Fund money to provide for their old-age health-care needs.
When the 3Es are fully in place, Singaporeans will be able to age with peace of mind, and have access to good and affordable long-term care, be it at home, in a nursing home or in a community hospital.
Said Mr Khaw: 'It can be done. It must be done.'
Speaking at Changi General Hospital yesterday on the 60th anniversary of medical social work in Singapore, the minister also paid tribute to Singapore's medical social workers (MSWs).
He highlighted the important work they do, from helping families cope with terminally ill loved ones to helping others overcome the grief of a sudden death.
'Today, MSWs form an integral and critical part of the medical team, caring and supporting our patients in diverse ways,' he said.
Mr Khaw also asked social workers to offer their views on how the 3M and 3E frameworks can be improved.
To improve elder care, he said that Singapore also needs to build up its pool of medical workers, including MSWs.
Last year, the public sector increased the number of MSWs by 27 per cent to almost 200.
Mr Khaw said this increase helps MSWs avoid being 'mentally and emotionally drained'. His ministry also wants to improve MSWs' quality by providing them with clinical attachments and postgraduate training.
The minister recalled how he started work in the ministry 30 years ago in the finance department, assessing patients' fee remissions and waiver applications.
He was then interacting with the MSWs, learning how they interview patients, skilfully probing into their financial backgrounds and addressing their concerns.
'In situations that often appear bleak and hopeless, MSWs provide hope, care and comfort,' he said. A book published by SingHealth, titled Tapestry Of Care - Voices Of Medical Social Workers, was launched at the event. It has 47 heartwarming stories contributed by 69 MSWs.
<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR>Growing the 3Es as S'pore's population ages
</TR><!-- headline one : end --><!-- Author --><TR><TD class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold" colSpan=2>By Mavis Toh
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan expects that, within 15 to 20 years, Singapore will have a fully developed and stabilised system of 3Es - comprising Eldersave, ElderShield and Elderfund.
He said Singaporeans are already familiar with the safety net provided by the 3Ms - MediShield, Medisave and Medifund.
He added that it was now time to develop the 3Es as Singapore's population ages.
Elderfund helps the elderly poor pay their hospital bills, while ElderShield is insurance for severe disability.
Eldersave is a new concept to help the young set aside enough Central Provident Fund money to provide for their old-age health-care needs.
When the 3Es are fully in place, Singaporeans will be able to age with peace of mind, and have access to good and affordable long-term care, be it at home, in a nursing home or in a community hospital.
Said Mr Khaw: 'It can be done. It must be done.'
Speaking at Changi General Hospital yesterday on the 60th anniversary of medical social work in Singapore, the minister also paid tribute to Singapore's medical social workers (MSWs).
He highlighted the important work they do, from helping families cope with terminally ill loved ones to helping others overcome the grief of a sudden death.
'Today, MSWs form an integral and critical part of the medical team, caring and supporting our patients in diverse ways,' he said.
Mr Khaw also asked social workers to offer their views on how the 3M and 3E frameworks can be improved.
To improve elder care, he said that Singapore also needs to build up its pool of medical workers, including MSWs.
Last year, the public sector increased the number of MSWs by 27 per cent to almost 200.
Mr Khaw said this increase helps MSWs avoid being 'mentally and emotionally drained'. His ministry also wants to improve MSWs' quality by providing them with clinical attachments and postgraduate training.
The minister recalled how he started work in the ministry 30 years ago in the finance department, assessing patients' fee remissions and waiver applications.
He was then interacting with the MSWs, learning how they interview patients, skilfully probing into their financial backgrounds and addressing their concerns.
'In situations that often appear bleak and hopeless, MSWs provide hope, care and comfort,' he said. A book published by SingHealth, titled Tapestry Of Care - Voices Of Medical Social Workers, was launched at the event. It has 47 heartwarming stories contributed by 69 MSWs.
