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PaedsENGAGE GP Care for Children at Clarke Quay

When your child is unwell but it isn't an emergency, a PaedsENGAGE GP can see them first. Dr Darren Chan, our Medical Director, is certified as a PaedsENGAGE GP Partner, so children with fever, coughs, vomiting, rashes and simple injuries can be seen at our Clarke Quay clinic, close to the CBD.

If your child needs hospital care, Dr Chan can refer you to the Children's Emergency at KKH or NUH, with a $50 subsidy on their fees.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Darren Chan, MBBS (Hons) · Accredited Family Physician

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  • PaedsENGAGE GP Partner
  • By appointment
  • Mon–Sat
PAEDSENGAGE AT A GLANCE
  • Programme by KKH & NUH
  • $50 Children's Emergency subsidy when referred
  • Referral valid 12 hours
  • Bring the birth certificate

What Is PaedsENGAGE?

PaedsENGAGE (ENGagement And GP Empowerment) is a programme led by KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and the National University Hospital (NUH). It partners private GPs to care for children with mild and moderate conditions, so the hospitals' Children's Emergency teams can focus on children with critical and life-threatening conditions.

GPs in the programme complete a training programme in managing common childhood conditions before they are certified as PaedsENGAGE GP Partners. Participating clinics display the PaedsENGAGE decal.

Conditions a PaedsENGAGE GP Can See

The programme trains GPs to assess and manage common conditions in children, including:

Fever

Cough or runny nose

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Rash

Simple injuries

When to Go Straight to the Children's Emergency or Call 995

If your child has any of these signs, go to a Children's Emergency rather than a GP. KKH advises prompt or immediate care at a Children's Emergency for signs such as:

  • Difficulty breathing, wheezing or noisy breathing, or too breathless to talk, drink or play
  • Seizures (fits) or loss of consciousness
  • Drowsiness, confusion, or persistent crying
  • Looking pale, ashen or blue
  • Unable to swallow, or drooling
  • Persistent vomiting, or not keeping fluids down
  • Fever or illness in a baby under 3 months old
  • A head injury, deep cut, suspected broken bone or a fall from a height
  • Swallowing something harmful, such as a poison or a small object
  • Blood or green colour in vomit, or blood in the stools

In an emergency, call 995.

Source: KK Women's and Children's Hospital, "Emergency" (childhood illnesses).

How a PaedsENGAGE Visit Works

  1. Book on WhatsApp. Message us with your child's age and symptoms. Mediway is by appointment only; our team will arrange the earliest available slot. Same-day appointments are subject to availability.
  2. Dr Chan assesses your child. He examines your child, explains what he finds and manages the condition at the clinic where that is appropriate.
  3. A referral, if hospital care is needed. He refers you to the Children's Emergency at KKH or NUH with a PaedsENGAGE referral form.
  4. Follow-up. The hospital updates your GP, and your child can be referred back to us for continuity of care where needed.

If Your Child Is Referred to the Children's Emergency

  • Go within 12 hours of the referral.
  • Bring the original, stamped referral form and your child's birth certificate.
  • You'll receive a $50 subsidy on the prevailing Children's Emergency fees.
  • Specialised investigations or medicines given there, such as sedation, are charged separately.

Your Child's PaedsENGAGE GP at Mediway: Dr Darren Chan

Dr Darren Chan is Mediway's Medical Director, an accredited Family Physician (FPAB) and a certified PaedsENGAGE GP Partner. He holds an MBBS (Hons) from Monash University, MRCS (Edinburgh) and the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), and consults in English and Mandarin.

He is a family doctor, not a paediatrician. When your child needs a specialist, he can refer you.

Read Dr Chan's profile

Fees and Booking

  • Child's GP consultation: $38 (same as our adult GP consultation)
  • The $50 PaedsENGAGE subsidy is given on Children's Emergency fees at KKH or NUH when your child is referred there. It doesn't apply to Mediway's own fees.
  • CHAS: Mediway is not a CHAS clinic, so CHAS subsidies don't apply here.
  • Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 7:30am–1pm. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
  • For children's vaccinations, see Vaccinations.

Prices are subject to change and may vary depending on individual clinical needs. Please contact us for the latest pricing.

Sources

  1. KK Women's and Children's Hospital: PaedsENGAGE — https://www.kkh.com.sg/community-care/paedsengage
  2. National University Hospital: PaedsENGAGE — https://www.nuh.com.sg/care-at-nuh/services/paediatrics/paedsengage
  3. KK Women's and Children's Hospital: Emergency (childhood illnesses) — https://www.kkh.com.sg/symptoms-treatments/emergency-childhood-illnesses

Frequently Asked Questions

01Is Mediway a PaedsENGAGE clinic?

Yes. Dr Darren Chan has completed the PaedsENGAGE training programme and is certified as a PaedsENGAGE GP Partner, so he can see children with mild to moderate conditions at our Clarke Quay clinic. If your child needs the Children's Emergency, he can issue a PaedsENGAGE referral to KKH or NUH. KKH and NUH publish the list of partner clinics on their websites.

02Is a PaedsENGAGE GP the same as a paediatrician?

No. A PaedsENGAGE GP is a general practitioner who has completed the programme's training in common childhood conditions, such as fever, coughs, vomiting, diarrhoea, rashes and simple injuries. A paediatrician is a specialist doctor. Dr Chan is a Family Physician, and when your child needs a specialist, he can refer you.

03How does the $50 Children's Emergency subsidy work?

If Dr Chan assesses that your child needs emergency care, he gives you an original PaedsENGAGE referral form for the Children's Emergency at KKH or NUH. Go within 12 hours and bring the form and your child's birth certificate. You'll receive a $50 subsidy on the prevailing Children's Emergency fees; specialised investigations or medicines there are charged separately.

04Do I need an appointment for my child?

Yes. Mediway is by appointment only. Message us on WhatsApp with your child's age and symptoms, and our team will arrange the earliest available slot during clinic hours (Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 7:30am–1pm). Same-day appointments may be possible, subject to availability. If your child shows emergency signs, call 995 or go to a Children's Emergency instead.

05Should I see a GP or go to the Children's Emergency?

KKH notes that minor ailments such as the common cold, viral fever, mild gastroenteritis and minor injuries can be treated by a family doctor, if your child is alert, feeding or keeping fluids down, and has no emergency signs. For difficulty breathing, seizures, drowsiness, a baby under 3 months with fever, or a serious injury, go to a Children's Emergency or call 995.

06What should I bring if my child is referred to the Children's Emergency?

Bring the original PaedsENGAGE referral form, completed and stamped by the clinic with the date and time, and your child's birth certificate. The form is valid for 12 hours from the time of referral, and staff at the Children's Emergency will check it at registration and triage.

Book a Visit for Your Child

Message us on WhatsApp with your child's age and symptoms. During clinic hours, our team will reply with the earliest available slot.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. In an emergency, call 995.

Directions

Located in central Singapore, just a 2-minute walk from Clarke Quay MRT.

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Mediway Medical Centre clinic entrance

Clarke Quay Station (NE5)

Exit E. 2-minute walk along the river towards The Riverwalk building. We are at #B1-26/29.