By April Chong

WHILE hospitals here already give a high standard of care, more can be done to improve the overall experiences and well-being of patients, said the DesignSingapore International Advisory Panel.

The DesignSingapore Council is a national initiative to spearhead creativity and innovation in Singapore. The panel, made up of internationally renowned design and business experts, looks into how design can improve processes, systems and the quality of life.

Innovative designing of healthcare system not only feeds the emotional needs of the patients, but can also make hospitals safer and more effective, said the experts.

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