The Straits Times · 23 Oct, 09:00 · Healthcare briefing

Hospital staff who help patients find jobs receive Healthcare Humanity Award

Healthcare professionals assisting patients with employment have been recognised with the Healthcare Humanity Award.

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Healthcare professionals assisting patients with employment have been recognised with the Healthcare Humanity Award. This initiative highlights the growing integration of social support within clinical care, acknowledging staff who bridge the gap between medical treatment and socioeconomic stability. The award underscores the value of holistic patient outcomes, where securing stable employment is viewed as a critical component of long-term health and wellbeing, rather than an external concern.

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