Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Keystone Medical) is sharing practical guidance to help employers, employment agents, and newly arrived workers complete required medical examinations with fewer delays and repeat visits.
Singapore, 20th Dec 2025 — Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Keystone Medical) is sharing practical guidance to help employers, employment agents, and newly arrived workers complete required medical examinations with fewer delays and repeat visits. A Medical check up for work permit is often routine, but avoidable issues such as missing documents, unclear test steps, or mismatched particulars can create unnecessary bottlenecks.
As a community Health screening clinic, Keystone Medical aims to improve clarity around what is required on the day, what the examination is designed to assess, and how results are handled. Keystone Medical also noted that it supports eligible Singapore Citizens under CHAS subsidies for covered primary care services, while clarifying that CHAS eligibility and benefits are separate from Work Permit medical examination requirements.
Why Timely Completion Matters
Work Permit medical examinations are part of a process meant to confirm a worker is fit to work and to screen for specific infectious diseases. Employers are responsible for ensuring that medical requirements are completed within the required timeframe. When scheduling is tight and large groups arrive at once, delays are more likely to occur if paperwork and identity checks are not handled early.
Timely completion helps employers meet administrative timelines and helps workers begin work and settle in with fewer disruptions. It also reduces the risk of repeat visits due to incomplete forms or missed steps.
What The Examination Is Intended To Cover
The Work Permit medical examination is designed to screen for key infectious diseases and to include a general fitness-to-work assessment. The standard process commonly includes registration and identity verification, a clinical review by a Singapore-registered doctor, and tests that may include blood tests, urine tests, and chest imaging, depending on the required form and the worker’s category.
Because the required form and test steps matter, employers and agents should confirm the correct documents and test pathway before workers arrive. Clear instructions reduce confusion for workers who may be navigating a new environment, new transport routes, and unfamiliar clinic procedures.
Where Delays Usually Happen
Keystone Medical observes that most delays are administrative rather than medical. Common issues include:
- Mismatch between a worker’s particulars and the details recorded on forms
- Missing pages or incomplete sections of required forms
- Workers arriving without the required travel document for identification
- Unclear expectations about whether and where chest imaging will be completed
- Clustered appointments for multiple workers within a short time window
These issues can lead to rescheduling, repeat visits, or extended waiting time.
Practical Steps Keystone Medical Recommends
Keystone Medical recommends five steps employers and agents can apply consistently.
First, confirm which onboarding pathway applies and plan the medical appointment early within the required window.
Second, verify identity details before the visit. Ensure the worker brings the correct travel document and that names and document numbers match the required forms.
Third, clarify the testing pathway in advance. Employers and agents should confirm what tests are required and whether chest imaging will be done onsite or at a partner radiology centre.
Fourth, stagger appointments for multiple arrivals. Spreading visits across several days reduces congestion and lowers the risk of missed slots.
Fifth, provide workers with a short checklist in an appropriate language. A one-page guide that explains what to bring, what will happen step-by-step, and how results are handled can prevent misunderstandings.
Communication And Worker Experience
Keystone Medical emphasises that compliance processes work best when they are clear, respectful, and easy to follow. Workers may feel anxious when they do not know why tests are required or what will happen during the visit. This can be reduced through simple explanations and consistent clinic workflows.
A helpful principle is to focus on listening and clarity at each stage of the visit. As stated on Keystone’s doctor profile page:
“Dr Quek actively listens to her patients and their loved ones, encouraging them to express their concerns and questions.”
This approach supports smoother visits by reducing confusion, improving cooperation during testing, and lowering the likelihood of repeated queries after the appointment.
About Keystone Medical
Keystone Clinic & Surgery provides primary care services in Singapore, including medical examinations and preventive care. Services include general practice, health screening, and corporate medical examinations across multiple clinic locations.
Clinic Details — Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Ghim Moh)
- Address: 19 Ghim Moh Road, #01-253, Singapore 270019
- Telephone: 60470339
- WhatsApp: 80337004
- Email: operations4@keystonemedical.com.sg
- Website: https://keystonemedical.com.sg/
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