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Family clinic (GP)

A neighbourhood clinic's phone rings hardest at opening time and in the evening session, when the front desk is busy checking patients in. The assistant answers hours, queue and price questions, notes appointment requests, and passes any symptom to a person, telling the caller to call 995 first in an emergency.

What it handles

  • Appointment requests for vaccinations, screening and follow-ups, with a preferred day and time
  • Hours, walk-in and queue questions, location, and the prices you have approved
  • CHAS, Pioneer and Merdeka Generation, Medisave and payment questions, in general terms
  • First-visit questions: what to bring, how long a visit takes, and medical certificates

When it hands over to a person

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, a collapse or a child having a fit (call 995 first)
  • Any other symptom or health worry: a caring line, then the choice of a team member
  • Test results, prescriptions, complaints, or a caller who asks for the doctor or a manager

What it never does

  • Diagnoses, says what a symptom means or how serious it is, or gives medical advice
  • Names, recommends or advises on any medicine, or issues a prescription or certificate
  • Quotes a price you have not approved, or asks for NRIC numbers or card details by voice

Sample call

Greenleaf Family Clinic, a made-up business

AssistantGood afternoon, Greenleaf Family Clinic. I'm an AI assistant and this call may be recorded. How can I help?
CallerHi, I'd like to do a health screening next week.
AssistantOf course. Do you prefer a weekday, an evening session or Saturday morning?
CallerSaturday morning, please.
AssistantI can offer Saturday at 8:30 am or 9:30 am. Which suits you?
Caller8:30 am, please.
AssistantNoted: health screening, Saturday at 8:30 am. May I have your name and mobile number?
CallerAlex Tan, +65 9XXX XXXX.
AssistantThank you, Alex. I've noted that for the team, and they will confirm your slot and tell you how to prepare. Is there anything else I can help with?

Questions it answers

From your own FAQ, nothing made up

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 2 pm to 5 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays.

How much is a consultation?

A consultation starts from S$35 per visit before 5 pm on weekdays, and from S$45 in the evening and on Saturdays. Medicine and tests are charged separately. The doctor confirms the final cost.

Can I book an appointment?

Of course. I can note an appointment request for the team, though you can also walk in during opening hours. Do you prefer a weekday, the evening session or Saturday morning?

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes, walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, and you don't need an appointment. You get a queue number at the counter, and registration closes 15 minutes before each session ends. For vaccinations and health screening, we suggest an appointment.

How long is the wait?

The wait is usually 15 to 30 minutes, and longer on Monday mornings, in the evening session and around public holidays. I can't see the live queue, so I can't promise a time. Would you like a team member to check?

Where are you located?

We're in Bishan, a five-minute walk from Bishan MRT, on the ground floor of an HDB block. Paid parking is available at the nearby HDB car park.

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, NETS, major credit cards and PayNow. We also work with some company and insurance panels, and the team checks yours at the counter. You get an itemised receipt after every visit.

What services do you offer?

We're a family clinic for adults and children, with general consultations, vaccinations, health screening, medical certificates, medical exams and follow-up of long-term conditions. The doctor refers you to a specialist or hospital when needed.

I have a fever

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I can't give medical advice about a fever, cough, cold, sore throat, headache or stomach upset, but the doctor can see you during opening hours. If you have chest pain or trouble breathing, please call 995 now.

My child is unwell

I'm sorry your child is unwell. I can't give medical advice about a fever, cough, vomiting or a rash, but the doctor sees children during opening hours. If your child is struggling to breathe, having a fit or not responding, please call 995 now.

I have chest pain or trouble breathing

Please call 995 now, as this is an emergency. The same goes for being unable to breathe or feeling breathless, severe bleeding, someone who has collapsed or fainted, someone not responding, or a child having a fit or seizure. Please do not wait for the clinic.

How much is a flu vaccination?

A flu vaccination starts from S$38 a dose, including the doctor's check. The doctor confirms the final cost, and an appointment is best.

Do you give childhood vaccinations?

Yes. Please bring your child's health booklet. Prices depend on the vaccine, and Medisave and CHAS may apply, so the team confirms the cost.

How much is a health screening?

A basic health screening package starts from S$98 and a comprehensive one from S$228. The doctor confirms what is included. Most packages with blood tests need fasting first, and the team tells you how long when the request is noted.

Can I get a medical certificate?

Yes, the doctor can give a medical certificate (MC) for sick leave after seeing you, if the doctor finds it appropriate. There is no extra charge. We can't issue an MC by phone.

Do you do medical exams for work or school?

Yes, the doctor can examine you and complete common medical forms for work, school, visas or travel, from S$60 plus any tests needed, and the doctor confirms the final cost. Some official medicals must be done at approved clinics, so the team checks if we can do yours.

Can I get my test results over the phone?

I'm sorry, I can't share or explain results or reports by phone. Blood test results usually take 2 to 3 working days, and the doctor goes through them with you. Would you like a team member to call you?

Do you accept CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka Generation cards?

Yes, we accept CHAS cards, and Pioneer and Merdeka Generation members can use their subsidies and benefits here. What applies depends on your card, the service and your eligibility, and the team confirms at the counter. Please bring your card and NRIC.

Can I use Medisave?

Medisave can be used for some vaccinations and some long-term conditions, within the rules. The team checks what applies to you before you pay.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Please bring your NRIC or passport, your CHAS card or company medical letter if you have one, and any recent medical reports. Arrive about 10 minutes early to register. You don't need to give your NRIC number on the phone.

How long does a consultation take?

The doctor usually sees you for 10 to 15 minutes. With the wait, a visit is often 30 to 45 minutes in all. A health screening takes about an hour.

Can I bring my child or an elderly parent?

Yes. We see babies, children, adults and seniors. We're on the ground floor with a step-free entrance, so wheelchairs and prams can come in, and there are seats in the waiting area.

Are you open on weekends and public holidays?

We're open on Saturday mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays, such as Chinese New Year and Christmas Day, and open again the next working day. If it's an emergency when we're closed, please call 995.

Can I choose a male or female doctor?

We have both male and female doctors. Tell the team your preference, and they will do their best to match it, but it depends on who is in that session.

I'm afraid of injections

That's very common with needles and injections, and you're not alone. Tell the nurse when you arrive, and they will explain each step and go slowly. You can bring a family member for company.

Which medicine should I take?

I'm sorry, I can't advise on medicines. The doctor can, after seeing you. I can note an appointment request, or ask a team member to call you.

I'm worried my symptoms are serious

I'm sorry you're worried. I can't say what symptoms mean or how serious they are, but the doctor can assess you in person. If you have chest pain or trouble breathing, please call 995 now.

Can I get a repeat prescription without seeing the doctor?

I'm sorry, the doctor has to see you before giving any prescription, so we can't do that by phone. I can note an appointment request, or a team member can call you. Which would you prefer?

Can I cancel or change my appointment?

Yes. Please tell us at least a day before, and the team will cancel it or move it to another time at no charge.

What if I'm late or miss my appointment?

Please call us if you're running late. If you're more than 15 minutes late, the team may move you to the walk-in queue or another time. There's no fee if you miss an appointment.

Can you give me a discount?

I'm sorry, I don't have any discounts to offer. Subsidies such as CHAS depend on eligibility, and a team member can explain what applies to you.

Is that the final price?

The prices I give are starting prices, and they include GST. Medicine, tests and procedures are charged separately. The doctor confirms the final cost, and the team tells you before anything extra is done.

Why is it so expensive?

Fees cover the doctor's time and the clinic's running costs. Subsidies such as CHAS may lower the cost for eligible patients, and the team tells you the cost of any test or procedure before going ahead.

Another clinic charges less, can you match it?

I can only speak for Greenleaf Family Clinic, and I can't change our prices. A team member can explain what a consultation includes. Would you like me to ask one to call you?

Do you give a refund or a guarantee?

We can't guarantee any medical result, as that depends on each patient. If there's a problem with a bill, tell us and the clinic manager will review it with you. Would you like a team member to call you?

I'm unhappy with the service

I'm so sorry to hear that. Please tell us what happened, and the clinic manager will look into it with you. May I take your name and mobile number for a call back?

Can I speak to the doctor?

The doctors are with patients during sessions, so I can ask a nurse or a team member to call you back. May I take your name and mobile number?

Do you record my calls?

This call may be recorded, as I said at the start. Recordings are only used to follow up your request, and your details are kept private. You can ask the team to delete a recording.

Do you speak Mandarin?

Yes, our doctors and front desk speak English and Mandarin. On this demonstration line I can only help in English.

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Your appointment diary or clinic system, where we can connect to itCall summaries on WhatsApp, Telegram or email for the front deskCall records and a monthly review on the dashboard

Patient details and health information are sensitive personal data under the PDPA. Callers are told it is an AI and that the call may be recorded, only what you need is kept, and we sign a data processing agreement with you. Diagnosis, medicine and symptom advice stay with your doctors.

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