The Housecall GP

Welcome to The Housecall GP’s Blog. I started the Housecall GP in 2006 as one of the few housecalls-only services in Singapore. After 13 years of being a solo housecall doctor, I have transitioned into another phase of my career.

Together with like-minded colleagues, we have started an innovative home care service using smart sensors that support patients at home. This is designed for the very patients that I have been caring for – frail elderly, dementia, cancer, etc. More details here.

You can contact me or my team here if you would like to know more.

 Dr Choo Wei Chieh,
 7 July 2019

Luckily she’s got dementia

May 27, 2018 by thehousecallgp, posted in dementia, geriatrics, Uncategorized

I enter the patient’s bedroom after a brief chat with the daughter who is sitting outside. “Mom had diarrhea … she’s also got dementia … ” ================================================ “Who are you?” “Hello, Auntie .. I’m doctor .. I came to check on you … …” “Go away. There’s nothing wrong with me. I don’t want to … Continue reading Luckily she’s got dementia

Not Vertigo (again)

May 18, 2018 by thehousecallgp, posted in Uncategorized

Previously I posted about a patient who had symptoms of giddiness and vertigo, but turned out to have a heart attack instead. This time, I saw a patient with 3 episodes of giddiness over one week. He also experienced cold sweat during these episodes. Additionally, he felt physically tired – so much so that he … Continue reading Not Vertigo (again)

Three patients in a row today with low blood pressure

March 24, 2018February 10, 2018 by thehousecallgp, posted in Uncategorized

Three patients in a row today with low blood pressure. .. … I’m not sure what their outcomes might be.. But we can only do so much. Outcomes can’t be controlled.

Feeling guilty about not feeding

March 3, 2018February 9, 2018 by thehousecallgp, posted in dementia, geriatrics, Uncategorized

Accepting that there are very different choices which can be made, not necessarily a right or wrong choice is good enough. Just choices, and supporting the patient and family – whatever the choice.

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