Clinical Quality Overview and Objectives

Foreword by Vice Chair, Clinical

Clinical Associate Professor Chua Mei Chien

Vice Chair, Clinical

SingHealth Duke-NUS Paediatrics

Academic Clinical Programme

Deputy Chairman, Division of Medicine, KKH

It is a privilege to care for children and to walk alongside their families during some of the most vulnerable and defining moments of their lives. However, excellence in paediatric care demands more than clinical expertise alone. As we push the boundaries of medicine and strive to deliver the highest standards of care for our patients, we must remain equally committed to the values and human connections that make that care truly meaningful.

A dedicated dashboard tracks key outcomes and project progress. Annual QI competitions promote awareness and collaboration among residents, faculty, nursing and allied health colleagues.

Through these efforts, we have surpassed our annual ACP targets and received recognition through the Best Performing Division and Outstanding Change Adopter awards. These achievements reflect our strong teamwork, administrative support and shar ed commitment to QI and patient safety. 

Foreword by Director of Clinical Quality

Clinical Associate Professor Chong Chia Yin

Director, Clinical Quality

SingHealth Duke-NUS Paediatrics

Academic Clinical Programme

Over the past 10 years, Paeds ACP has consistently excelled in Quality Improvement (QI), embedding a strong culture of improvement and patient safety into our work. We have established trained QI Champions and Patient Safety Leads to support and drive QI initiatives. 

A dedicated dashboard tracks key outcomes and project progress. Annual QI competitions promote awareness and collaboration among residents, faculty, nursing and allied health colleagues.

Through these efforts, we have surpassed our annual ACP targets and received recognition through the Best Performing Division and Outstanding Change Adopter awards. These achievements reflect our strong teamwork, administrative support and shared commitment to QI and patient safety. 

Foreword by Director of Medical Humanities

Clinical Associate Professor Mok Yee Hui

Director, Medical Humanities

SingHealth Duke-NUS Paediatrics

Academic Clinical Programme

Medical humanities sit at the intersection of medicine, arts and humanities, drawing on disciplines such as literature, visual arts, philosophy, ethics, narrative medicine and reflective practice to deepen our understanding of the human experience of illness, healing and care., compassion and authenticity.

Our vision — “To integrate arts and humanities into medical practice, education and research to foster a compassionate culture and enhance patient and healthcare providers’ experiences of healthcare delivery” — reflects our commitment to building a healthcare ecosystem where technical excellence is accompanied by humanity, reflection and meaningful connection.

As we continue this journey, we remain guided by the belief that medicine is both a science and an art. By integrating arts and humanities into healthcare, we hope to nurture clinicians who are not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also reflective, compassionate and deeply attuned to the experiences of patients, families and colleagues. Through this work, we aspire to shape a paediatric healthcare culture that honours humanity at the heart of care.