Editorial
Development of Rheumatology in Singapore
Patients with rheumatic diseases frequently consult primary care physicians, internists and orthopaedic surgeons. In the past, few doctors took interest in these diseases.
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History of the Orthopaedic Specialty in Singapore
When the practice of orthopaedic surgery first began in Singapore, it was not a specialty in itself. There are no records as to when...
Letter to the Editor
Labour epidural practice in a tertiary training centre
Dear Editor,
Labour analgesia provided through the central neuraxial approach is offered for parturients who are in their active stage of labour, usually after 2–4cm...
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Teaching and Learning of Professionalism in Medical Schools
There is now worldwide consensus that the elements of medical professionalism need to be enhanced and explicitly taught in medical schools. Medical schools in...
Original Article
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Children: A Trainee’s Perspective
The advent of laparoendoscopic surgery in children has opened new avenues of treatment with added benefits but at the same time demands adequate training...
Original Article
An Intelligent Tutoring System for Trauma Management (Trauma-Teach): A Preliminary Report
In Singapore, trauma1-7 is the leading cause of hospitalisation and the fifth leading cause of morbidity and mortality.8,9 Common causes of trauma include road...
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A Brief History of the Chapter of Psychiatrists
The Inaugural Meeting of the Chapter of Psychiatrists and Chapter of Pathologists, Academy of Medicine, was held on 5 December 1986 at King’s Hotel.1,2...
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Surgical Training – The Challenge of Change
President of the College of Surgeons, distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour and a unique privilege for me to...
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3rd College of Surgeons Lecture — Bringing up Surgeons
I am greatly honoured to be given the privilege of delivering the 3rd College of Surgeons Lecture, especially when I have retired from surgery...
Review Article
What Skills are Tested in the New PACES Examination?
Despite the continuing emergence of sophisticated technology to aid diagnosis, many experienced clinicians continue to believe that bedside clinical skills relating to communication and...
Letter to the Editor
A resuscitation course designed for a psychiatric hospital
It is challenging to maintain the resuscitation skills of doctors in a psychiatric hospital. Our study describes a resuscitation course designed specifically for the...