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Profile. Dr Zheng Lifeng is a Family Physician and Associate Consultant at SingHealth Polyclinics. She is also the Deputy Clinic Director of Bedok Polyclinic and the deputy clinical lead for SingHealth Polyclinics Respiratory Workgroup. She is also actively involved in medical education as a Core Faculty member with the SingHealth Family ...
- A Lack of Hospital Resources
- Consultation and Communication
- LGBT Issues
- Limited Details on The New Clinic
- Singapore’s Transgender Population
- Increased Online Support For Transgender Individuals
- Effective Counselling in Singapore
Years ago, the only hospital offering gender identity services was located at the National University Hospital (NUH). That particular clinic closed in 2008, leaving Singaporeans without resources at local hospitals. Instead, local psychiatrists in Singapore offered the necessary counselling and other services for transgender individuals. However, t...
Before opening the clinic, Dr. Zheng met with a number of transgender, bisexual, gay, and lesbian activities to find out more about the issues that concern them. He also wanted to ensure that communication and counselling at the clinic was carried out in a sensitive, positive manner.
A number of issues face the community of homosexual or transgender people. Some of them still struggle with their own identity, enduring a conflict of emotions. Others suffer from the bias and stigma surrounding their lifestyle, facing backlash from family members, friends, and relatives.
The clinic at IMH is brand-new, so not much is currently known about its services and operations. One IMH representative referred to the programme as being “still in its pilot stage.” However, the LGBT community feels encouraged by the clinics presence. According to one advocate, Bryan Choong, the clinic “helps to reduce barriers in seeking help.”
According to international studies on the topic, around 1 percent of a population may identify as transgender. This amounts to perhaps 34,000 transgender Singaporeans. However, no official studies or surveys have been done to confirm the number of transgender individuals in Singapore.
Just recently, a group of trans men and woman set up a new public information portal about transgender issues. Among the resources available on the website are documents about sex change and hormone therapy. Joe Wong, one of the developers of the site, explained that it is designed to “address the severe lack of information on navigating life and t...
If you are looking for support, counselling, and other medical resources, visit Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic, a respected mental health clinic in Singapore. Within our comfortable modern facilities, you’ll find the care and information you need in order to relate to your family, cope with personal emotions, and find a way to live your life to the ...
Profile. Dr Zheng Xiaojin is a consultant in the Department of Surgery at Changi General Hospital (CGH). She graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2006 and did her post-graduate training in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and CGH. She attained a Masters in Medicine (Surgery) and became a fellow of the Royal College of ...
The Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness is a reputable psychiatric clinic based in Singapore. It offers a comprehensive range of psychological and psychiatric services to cater to the diverse needs of its patients, including youths, adults, and the elderly. Dr. Lim Boon Leng is the psychiatrist at the clinic.
Profile. Dr Zheng Shuwei graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2008. He received training under the SingHealth Internal Medicine Program from 2012 to 2015, followed by the Infectious Diseases Senior Residency Program from 2015 to 2018.
Book an appointment with me and we'll start your healing journey. I am a consultant psychiatrist in private practice. I have practiced as a general psychiatrist in the public health sector for more than 10 years, treating and managing common mental health disorders. Over the years, I have also developed a passion for gender & sexual minority ...
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