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GPs: The Backbone of Healthcare

Dr Pearl Leong, GP | Dr Chang Chee Seong, GP | Joanne Seaton, CEO

27-Jun-19 16:00

GPs: The Backbone of Healthcare

GP private clinics are among the most vital SMEs in our healthcare system, but how do they survive in this current competitive climate? In conjunction with World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, we look at the challenges faced by GPs who have to juggle being full-time family physicians while operating a small business.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  doctors,  gp,  general practitioner,  world sme day,  micro sme,  SME day,  enterprises,  healthcare,  private clinics, 


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