MaNaDr is a clinic in Singapore. It is known for its affordable teleconsultation services.
History
editMaNaDr was founded in 2016 in Singapore[1] and began operations in January 2017.[2] Over time, MaNaDr expanded into several countries in the Asia-Pacific region.[2]
In Singapore, MaNaDr began by operating out of a physical clinic at City Gate in Beach Road, but eventually became better known for its teleconsultation services which were widely used.
Incidents
editOn 16 August 2024, MaNaDr Clinic was ordered to stop all teleconsultation services until further notice.[3] This was because of suspected breaches of regulations; according to the Ministry of Health, a large number of MaNaDr's teleconsultations were very short, lasting less than one minute, with the shortest being one second long. Also, some patients were issued multiple medical certificates over a short period of time.[4]
On 24 October of the same year, the Ministry of Health announced that it intends to revoke MaNaDr's medical licence revoked and 41 of its doctors will be investigated for possible professional misconduct. If MaNaDr's medical licence is revoked, it will no longer be allowed to provide outpatient services at its physical clinic at City Gate, at temporary premises such as patients’ residences, and remotely via teleconsultations.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Eu, Yan Jun (2023-11-06). "MaNaDr". HMA. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ a b "About Us - MaNaDr". manadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Manadr Clinic Instructed to Stop Provision of Outpatient Medical Services Via Teleconsultation". Ministry of Health, Singapore. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "MaNaDr Clinic ordered to halt telemedicine services amid concerns over short consultations, multiple MCs". CNA. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Regulatory Action Against Manadr Clinic and Doctors Involved In Potential Professional Misconduct". Ministry of Health, Singapore. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "MaNaDr Clinic to be stripped of licence after probe into short teleconsultations; 41 doctors under scrutiny". CNA. Retrieved 2024-10-26.