FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Patient FAQs

Is Smarter Health free for patients?

It is entirely free to use the Smarter Health platform to get your medical condition reviewed by our doctors.  Smarter Health also advises you on who are the most suited specialist doctors in our panel to attend to your condition while providing you with the associated costs upfront to help you with your decision. Optional medical concierge services such as translation services, arranging for emergency evacuation, ambulance services, accommodation, airport transfer etc are priced at S$28 per service selected.

What happens after I have submitted my medical condition and medical records?

Our Smarter Health panel of doctors review your condition together with your medical records and provide a diagnosis. Using the diagnosis by our doctors, we will then reach out to all the relevant specialist doctors who are best suited to treat you and request for their recommended treatment plans and quotes.

I have already seen a doctor who has recommended me to a Specialist. How can Smarter Health help me?

If you would like to expand your options and be empowered with more information on treatment plans and pricing, then Smarter Health is the platform to help you make smarter decisions.

If I have not seen a doctor. But I suspect that I have a medical condition. Can Smarter Health help?

Smarter Health will help by connecting you with our panel of doctors locally to get yourself diagnosed before recommending the next course of action.

Can I change my specialist doctor after I have selected and accepted the proposed treatment plan and fee quote?

Yes, you can still change your specialist doctor within 72 hours after we have informed you of the specialist doctor’s identity and contact. Drop us an email at [email protected] and tell us why you want to change your specialist doctor. Our medical concierge team will reach out to you to better understand your preference and recommend a suitable specialist doctor for you.

How many times can I change the specialist doctor?

We allow up to three (3) changes. You must inform us of the first change within 72 hours.

What if I decide not to proceed to meet with the specialist, after paying my deposit?

You will need to cancel your appointment by contacting us at [email protected] no less than five (5) working days from the date of appointment with the selected specialist doctor, else your deposit will not be refunded.

What if I only need an outpatient consultation for second opinion and not interested in a medical procedure?

Our platform supports specialist outpatient care as well. In the “Brief Description of your Medical Condition”, indicate that you only need a second opinion through an outpatient consultation. Our concierge team will reach out to you to assist you on next steps.

Who are the Specialist doctors in Smarter Health’s panel?

All our specialist doctors are highly qualified, licensed practitioners in their respective countries, credentialed with some of the top hospitals in the region.

Will I be able to access my own medical records?

Yes, you will be able to access them anywhere, at anytime. 

Would my identity be shared with doctors?

Smarter Health does not share your identity and contact details with the doctors during the entire review process. We will only share your identity and contact details after you have selected your Specialist doctor and given your consent for us to share.

How do I cancel or reschedule my appointments with specialist doctors?

Smarter Health provides a free appointment booking service through our concierge. If you need to reschedule your appointment, contact us at [email protected] and our concierge team will reach out to help.

What if I need emergency care?

If you indicate on our platform that you need urgent medical attention, a member of our team will contact you directly, and arrange for emergency medical care. Alternatively, you can also contact us at [email protected] for emergency evacuation services.

Can I choose my preferred specialist doctor?

Before you submit your diagnosis to our panel of specialists, we allow you to indicate if you have any preferred specialist doctor. If yes, and the specialist is already on our platform and wishes to participate, Smarter Health will ensure that the specialist’s proposed treatment plan and quotation is displayed for your selection. If the specialist is not yet on our panel, provide us with his/her name and practice location using the platform and we will contact the specialist directly to request for their participation.

Can I share my account or create a sub-account for a family member?

Each account only supports one person. If you are registering for a family member or as a care-giver, we recommend creating and managing an account in the patient’s name, on the patient’s behalf.

How does Smarter Health protect my privacy?

All data on our site, including medical documents scanned/photographed/uploaded by you, is protected because we only reveal the information to parties that you authorise. For all your scanned/photographed medical documents, we advise you to anonymize your data before uploading to the site.

General FAQs

What is Smarter Health?

Smarter Health is a trusted online platform that connects patients from around the region to highly skilled specialist doctors in Singapore and Malaysia. Through our platform, patients will be carefully diagnosed by our doctors and advised on the specialist doctors they can go to.

Who is Smarter Health?

Smarter Health was founded by a group of healthcare professionals comprising hospital administrators and medical practitioners who on a cumulative basis have more than 70 years of experience in the industry. We are all too familiar with the existing problems in the healthcare industry and we are here to help by putting patients first and empowering them with all the vital information to have them make smarter decisions about their health.

Are you affiliated with any hospital groups?

We are a completely independent entity not affiliated with any hospital groups.