A few days ago, I had a minor operation done at Day Surgery Centre at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Usually, it is good news if we don’t have to experience the healthcare system of our country. It was my first taste of the Singaporean healthcare system. For the benefit of all, I will provide a quick walk-through on the process. To get a referral to the hospital for my minor problem, I first headed to the polyclinic to visit the doctor which confirmed the medical condition. I was given a choice of hospitals to choose from, along the estimated appointment date. The polyclinic staff made the appointment Turns out the earliest appointment I can get is in 2 months time! Nothing can do about this, so I patiently waited till the appointment date and headed down to the hospital. The first visit is merely a consultation and the doctor ......