Patients as Partners
APOS was formed to meet the increasing demand for patient-centered healthcare and patient engagement in Singapore. We’ll provide a collaborative environment, and advocate for policies that prioritize patients’ needs and preferences.
In other words, we envision patients as partners, and becoming a transformative force in the Singapore healthcare system.
What We Do
Together with patients’ organizations, we will work towards better health outcomes and shape the future of the healthcare system that will empower patients to actively participate in their own healthcare journeys by providing accessible education and developing initiatives with strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
“The life of a person living with an illness is not just about taking medicines and making trips to see a doctor—it is also about getting an early and accurate diagnosis, having access to treatment, making decisions based on treatment options provided, and much more.”
Services & Initiatives
Working closely with key stakeholders allows APOS to strengthen its efforts in the following areas:
Empower Patients' Organizations
Facilitate training, resources, and capacity-building support to patients’ organizations, enabling them to be effective advocates and support systems.
Advocacy and Policy Influence
Collaborate with key stakeholders to advocate for patient-centric policies and influence national health agendas and policies.
Patient Engagement Collaborations
Work with medical professionals, policymakers, academics, researchers, and industry partners to promote patient engagement and inclusion.
Accessible Education
Develop innovative and inclusive educational programs to empower patients and representatives to effectively engage with all healthcare stakeholders.
Collaborate with Philanthropic Organizations
Partner with philanthropic organizations like Rotary International to secure funding for patient empowerment and educational projects.
Patient Advocacy Networks
Establish patient advocacy networks within healthcare providers to support patients and facilitate their involvement in care decisions.
Industry Partnerships
Work with pharmaceutical companies, medical technology associations, and contract research companies to integrate patient perspectives into product development and research.
Patient Support Groups
Engage with existing and new patient support groups to provide resources, organize events, and foster peer-to-peer support among patients and caregivers.
International Collaboration
Partner with the WHO and IPSQ to encourage stakeholders to implement the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021 – 2030.
Key Stakeholders
Striking strategic partnerships is of utmost importance to APOS in order to advance our services and initiatives. Key stakeholder include:
Ministry of Health (MOH)
Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE)
Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE)
as well as research organizations, philanthropic & service organizations, healthcare providers, industry partners, patient organizations, and the World Health Organization (WHO).