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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Nurse

A short list of questions that quickly separates a clear, trustworthy provider from a vague one.

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General information, not a substitute for personal medical advice. For urgent symptoms, call 995.

About who's coming

  • Are your nurses registered with the Singapore Nursing Board?
  • Will we see the same nurse for recurring visits?

About the price

  • What's the all-in cost — are consumables and transport included?
  • Is there a minimum number of hours, or an urgent-visit surcharge?

About the care

  • Will we get a written summary after each visit?
  • Who do we call if something looks wrong between visits?
  • How quickly can the first visit happen?

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