Question 1

What is Primary Care Network (PCN)?

Accepted Answer

The Primary Care Networks (PCN) refers to a network of General Practitioners (GPs) supported by nurses and care coordinators who aim to provide holistic and coordinated care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. This team-based care approach ensures patients, like you, are being better cared for in the community.

Question 2

What is the list of Chronic Diseases under the care of PCN?

Accepted Answer

The list include the following 20 chronic diseases: Diabetes Mellitus/Pre-Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipid Disorders, Stroke, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Anxiety, Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (Nephritis/Nephrosis), Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD)

Question 3

Who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible if you are a Singaporean or PR, and have 1 or more chronic diseases listed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP).

Question 4

Where are the i-CARE PCN clinics located?

Accepted Answer

Our i-CARE PCN Clinics are located at different parts of Singapore.

Question 5

How do I register myself/my family member who is a chronic disease patient?

Accepted Answer

You can register at any of the clinics in i-CARE PCN.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Primary Care Network?

What is the list of Chronic Diseases under the care of PCN?

Who is eligible?

Where are the i-CARE PCN clinics located?

How do I register myself/my family member who is a chronic disease patient?