Earwax is something familiar to all of us. Everyone has earwax for sure. The picture above shows the dry earwax type (less common), while the one below shows the wet earwax type (more common). [Read more…]
Earwax
Archives for November 2016
Duty To Warn and Confidentiality
Confidentiality is of utmost importance in a therapist and client relationship. The sacred relationship formed between the therapist and client forms the bedrock of psychotherapy; the trust that all the client’s and therapist’s secrets will be kept within our 4 walls. Without this trust, no real work can be done.
However, there are cases when we have to breach this sacred relationship to follow what the law mandates us to do.
The few exceptions are:
- Impending harm to the client, like suicide
- Impending harm to other people, like the client having intention to harm another person
Why?
In 1976 in America, there was a man named Prosenjit Poddar who met a girl, Tatiana Tarasoff, in university and had a brief romantic relationship with her. The man interpreted this relationship as serious but the same view was not shared by the girl.
He felt rejected and went into deep depression. At that point in time, he was seeing a therapist and disclosed his intention to harm her during the course of therapy.
Eventually, he managed to brutally murder the girl after a period of detailed planning. During the time prior to the murder, he had stopped seeing the therapist and was probably well enough to escape detection by people around him.
The judge deemed that the health professionals did not carry out their due diligence in warning the potential victim of the death threats.
Ever since
Ever since then, mental health professionals have become more vigilant in trying to pick up risk factors for behaviour that may cause harm to the patient and/or to others.
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Anger
Introduction
Anger is a common emotion experienced by many of us. In fact, it is hard to find someone who does not feel angry at all. You might find yourself mad at a stranger, a loved one, or even yourself. You may also find your fury targeted at external events, like your flight being delayed. (American Psychological Association)
Anger is frequently described as a fire and truly it works like one. While anger is a normal human emotion, uncontrolled anger can become problematic. [Read more…]
Do I have Depression | Singapore
Common symptoms of Depression
You are likely to be depressed if have the following for more than 2 weeks. (Source: DSM 5th) The more symptoms you experience, the more likely you are depressed.
- Lousy mood
- Nearly every day and all the time [Read more…]
Nyein Nyein
Available: Mon 8am to 1pm | Thur 9am to 1pm | Sat 8am to 1pm
Certified Clinical Psychologist practising in Punggol, Singapore. Giving therapy right at your doorstep at Punggol. Psychotherapy sessions are by appointment basis. [Read more…]
Our Values
Like how a skyscraper is built on a strong foundation, a sustainable business is built on strong values. And these are our values. We are always looking for like-minded people to join us and are always inviting you to contribute ideas for improvement.
We are always seeking the zenith (pinnacle) in healthcare.
We want to be your GP for life! Please pop by to start this conversation.
Our values always show in all our actions and words:
Our values of
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Training
We will always strive to better ourselves to fulfill our organizational mission:
- We strive to add value to the lives of the community that we serve.
- We strive to be your healthcare advocate and guide in the world of complex specialised medicine. In other words: we will take the centre stage as the first and last contact point for your health concerns.
- We embrace technology to bring specialised services closer to you.
- We practise in accordance with best scientific evidence; if the evidence does not exist, we will strive to create it.
- We recognise that to contribute optimally in a healthcare setting, we need to make a personal commitment to continuously learn and improve; continuously find new inspiration every day and always remain positive.
- We recognise that the right people are our greatest assets, we will reward and remunerate them according to their contributions; and provide for them an inspiring and lively workplace environment.
- Healthcare should be ultra-safe, we strive for zero errors in the delivery.
Updated on 25 September 2016
Doctors
Our doctors have many clinical interests and love to see complex patients with different needs. Talk to us or call us now!
Dr Ang Teng Soon Paul
Dr Paul Ang is a family physician or what is commonly known as a general practitioner (GP) in Punggol, Singapore. He founded Zenith Medical Clinic at Punggol West in 2014. He is keen to improve the way primary care (or GP services) are delivered. He wants to bring great, quality and affordable healthcare to the residents in Punggol, Singapore.
His professional qualifications are Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Singapore, Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM), Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (GDMH), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCSEd) and accredited family physician. He is currently pursuing the Masters in Liberal Arts (Digital Media and Design) at Harvard Extension School.
His clinical interests include Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Mental Health and wellness and Paediatrics. Previous appointments include deputy director of class primary care network and director in MaNaDr mobile health.
Other significant past achievements include President Scout Award in 2004 awarded by the late President SR Nathan.
He strongly believes that a sustainable enterprise must always contribute back to the society in both tangible and intangible ways. As a medical student, he founded the Project Sa’Bai with a close friend and with a lot of help from two experienced family physicians (Dr John Lee and Priscilla Lee).
He believes in a healthy lifestyle. He can be spotted cycling around the Punggol and Sengkang areas with his two young boys and spouse. (His favourite by the way are Coney Island, Punggol Waterway Park and Sengkang Riverside Park. Thank you NParks!)
Dr Ang Kai Kok
Dr Ang Kai Kok is a caring and approachable general practitioner (GP). He is a partner in Zenith Medical Clinic (Punggol West). He advocates health education and strives to guide the patients in Punggol in making personalized care plans based on strong scientific evidence.
His professional qualification is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Singapore and the Graduate Diploma In Family Medicine (GDFM).
Being a keen educator, he was commended as a “Role Model” to the medical student class of 2014 by National University of Singapore. He was also the founder of Raffles Junior College – British Power mentoring program back when he was a student. He was also an active participant of the above mentioned Project Sa’Bai in his medical student years.
He strongly believes that healthcare must be holistic and GPs must constantly upgrade themselves and remain at the center of the current complex medical system.
Our Team
Zenith Medical Clinic is designed with the patient in mind. Tapping on a wide network of trusted medical specialists, we are able to bring complex care to your doorstep.
We have 2 doctors who are brothers. We currently have a team of psychologists to see you by appointment only. Our services are listed here.
Not to mention we have a large team of clinic assistants ready to serve you and your needs.
