The Division of Palliative Medicine provides care to patients with advanced cancer or terminal illnesses. These include heart failure, kidney failure, motor neurone disease and other chronic diseases. We provide care for individuals of all age groups and at any stage of illness.
Our team aims to optimise end of life care for patients and their families. This involves both medical and emotional support. Our specialists focus on symptom management, supportive care and planning for end-of-life care. Through discussions with patients and families, we guide them in making important decisions for themselves.
Each patient is cared for by one healthcare team as much as possible. The team comprises doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, physiotherapists, or pharmacists when needed.
Our caring medical team is committed to providing holistic support patients and their loved ones.
- Advance Care Planning
- Helping patients have more control over their situation by understanding their goals and preferences for care and treatment
- Managing symptoms such as pain, difficulty breathing, nausea and loss of appetite
- Providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support
Dr Yong Woon Chai
| Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital Head, Supportive & Palliative Care Programme, Alexandra Hospital Specialty/Sub-speciality: Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine Clinical Programme: Supportive & Palliative Care Programme, Alexandra Hospital
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Dr Chen Yanjun
| Consultant, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital
Specialty/Sub-speciality: Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine
Clinical Programme: Supportive & Palliative Care Programme, Alexandra Hospital
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Dr Lim Ying Yin
| Associate Consultant, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital Specialty/Sub-speciality: Family Medicine and Palliative Medicine Clinical Programme: Supportive & Palliative Care Programme, Alexandra Hospital
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Phone: +65 6908 2222
Location: Zone B, B02-01, Clinic K, Healthy Ageing Clinic
Operating Hours: 8.30am to 6.00pm (Mondays to Fridays)
Email: AH_ICareClinic@nuhs.edu.sg