Scouty’s Weblog

Just saw this comic strip and can’t help laughing. Remember used to get freaked out by this lady dentist in my Primary School. Somehow they are those that made us have very bad impression of dentist during our growing up days.

My perception of dentist changed when I had to visit one after my secondary school days, though it started out with the regular visits to the polyclinic ones where lucky me, I always tend to get female dentist. Slowly it progress to visiting those private dentist due to the long waiting time at polyclinics. That was where I first experience what is like to be paying for service. That changed my whole perception of regular dental visits. Till now, I always make it a point to ensure I had at least 1 dental check-up per year, if possible 2.

Anyway.. back to the topic of having female dentist or doctor… I guess I had my fair share of good female doctors and dentist in my 27 years of life (of course there might be more in the many years to come). The one that I really remembered the most is Dr Liew G C, my eye specialist. Now that she has start her own private practice at Mount E medical center, don’t think I can afford to see her now.

My regular eye check-up appointment was one that I looked forward to annually. She will always remind me of the risks I am facing and what I should do, should the worse happen to my eyes. Haa.. her favourite phrase, “Go to A&E and tell them you need to see Dr Liew immediately.” Of course, thank goodness, all these while my 2 twinkling eyes have been good and there is no need for me to go A&E for that purpose. Still remembered the day, she handed my case to another specialist as she is leaving TTSH. Though I told her that, I am willing to transfer my case to her, but she had assured me of the care I will be getting from the other specialist as well. Basically she knows its not right for her to be ‘poaching’ the hospital patients like that, and also she knows it is not necessary for me to spend that much just for some routine annual check-up.

Anyway, had managed to find out her current place of practice. But don;t think theres any need for me to see her or the specialist at TTSH at this point. Though at least I know where to look for her now should the need arises.

Ok.. Heres the comic strip for your viewing pleasure.

Choosing Dentist / Doctor