national skin centre?
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I have 2 frens who have been thru it and it's proven. They spent money in NSC which gave them watever medicine, creams or jabs but there's not much visible results.Originally posted by Devil1976:That I won't know lah... But basically, when you give them MORE $$$... They'll treat you 'better' one lor...
Think MOST of the GOOD doctors should be in the government / semi-government sectors...
Of course there would also be some 'extremely' good ones during private practice... But GPs are 'GOOD' usually because they have better 'marketing strategy' and inter-personal relationships...
In the end, they have to spend money again to see GPs which somehow, i dunno y, cure their problems.
it could be... coz private docs use better products, thus better results and which is why it's more expensive also? -
I've been through NSC myself and personally have not seen results in short-terms...Originally posted by Churra:I have 2 frens who have been thru it and it's proven. They spent money in NSC which gave them watever medicine, creams or jabs but there's not much visible results.
In the end, they have to spend money again to see GPs which somehow, i dunno y, cure their problems.
it could be... coz private docs use better products, thus better results and which is why it's more expensive also?
I think for some skin problems, there're such thing as 'long-term treatment' and 'short-term treatment'...
Some doctors would prefer to prescribe milder medications... Which might not see immediate results or might not even cure the problem but just more like 'contain' it....
Of course, there're also doctors who would use stronger prescriptions.. Which might risk other side effects or even cause other hazards to a patient's health...?
Such things are really quite debatable... Even if you're seeing a doctor from NSC and you want 'faster' effect, you can always try asking for a stronger dosage or prescription... Or if you feel that the doctor's no good? Ask for another doctor...?
I can agree with you that some privates might be more 'knowledgable' in some ways.. But between GPs and NSC, it's really no point generalising this way... If you can really find a GP who can give you GOOD results.. By all means, do go for the recommendations..?
But I also believe that a REAL GOOD doctor should be one who would care more for the patient's general health than just the 'objective need(s)' alone...
To add, information on many medication should be able to be searched on the net nowadays... If you're using a certain prescription, you can always ask the doctor to explain a bit on why he / she choose for that (that's what you're paying the consultation fee for anyway yeah..? )... Alternatively, search the NET... (but make sure that your SOURCE is RELIABLE...) 
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It would be wise if you do a little researching on the net to find out which are the types of medication that has worked for most people of similar problems.
If the medicine can only be prescribed by a doctor, then it may be good to see a specialist and consult his/her advice on it.
The procedures are correctly described as above. For first-timers, you will be seen by a full-fledged doctor (not trainee). However, to ensure accurate diagnosis, you will be seen again by a senior consultant who will verify the first doctor's analysis.
As NSC is a training specialist centre, your case may be used as a study guide for teaching trainee doctors. However, your approval will be sought prior to this.
The above is true, cos I've just visited NSC yesterday. -
agreed, so much $ spent and yet not help. lucky good friend recommended a site ( http://www.organiconline.com.sg ) for a range of good skincare products, now skin is better....heehee
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hey people. thanks a lot for your suggestions. i think i go to the polyclinic first then see how. i have tried quite a number of skincare products, but not much use. frankly speaking, i quite afraid of such products now. so i guess i have to find a doctor to help me out. hope it will serve much purpose.
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i on the other hand have given up on nsc ...luckily i found my acne cures and never fails
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DUN GO NSCCCCCCC....
i went there as a private patient.. it cost mea hole in my pocket and waste my time waiting also....
AND MOST IMPTTTT.... doesnt cure anything no pimple seems to disappear worse than my downstair clinic -
i use this naturalis acne treatment cream, its superb for healing acne overnight. apply on affected area and next morning the acne is dried up and heals with minimal scarring , scars scares the hell out of me .
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=naturalis+acne+ -
liddat har? then i think you'll be very scared of meOriginally posted by Yvony:scars scares the hell out of me
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how about try the maple clinic in tampines or the sloane clinic in caltex house.
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NSC consultation cost about $75 if you just go there without referral.
If want cheaper, go to polyclinic to ask for referral....should be cheaper a lot...