Hospitals typically provide acute inpatient, specialist outpatient as well as 24-hour emergency services in medical, surgical or psychiatric care and treatment.
In Singapore, there are two main categories of hospitals:
- Restructured Hospitals
100% Government-owned or not-for-profit institution where patients receive subsidised medical treatment.
- Private Hospitals
Owned by private organisations where patients do not receive subsidised medical treatment (i.e. full-fee payment).
