Author: Staff Writer
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Fighting antibiotic resistance
Posted on 5 May 2017
The World Health Organization has intensified its drive to address the threat of global antimicrobial resistance. And hand hygiene is central to tackling this.
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Leading the way to build a culture of trust
Posted on 7 April 2017
Mediclinic has become the first healthcare provider in South Africa to publish patient satisfaction results based on its Patient Experience Index (PEI) – a survey that was introduced in association with internationally recognised leaders in this field, Press Ganey.
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The demarcation regulations for medical cover explained
Posted on 3 April 2017
Roland Buys, Executive for Strategy Development for Mediclinic, explains what the change in regulations for hospital cash-back plans means for the consumer.
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New non-invasive scan for liver disease
Posted on 27 March 2017
In a first for Africa, a groundbreaking, non-invasive screening system offered by Dr Naayil Rajabally, gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, is now available to monitor liver stiffness – a key early indicator for liver disease.
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Renal monitoring key for Mediclinic team at Cape Epic
Posted on 20 March 2017
Dr Jann Killops, race doctor to the Absa Cape Epic, believes that the overall health of the riders is a priority for the medical team. As it has been over
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Pain: The fifth vital sign
Posted on 15 March 2017
Mediclinic is the first hospital group to identify pain as an indicator of patient vitality. Nurses officially monitor pain intensity alongside respiratory rate, blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature.
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New treatment for enlarged prostate
Posted on 7 March 2017
A new, minimally invasive treatment for enlargement of the prostate is available at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
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Supporting public sector training
Posted on 20 February 2017
Mediclinic’s Technical Operations team have invited their peers in provincial government to join their training programme. This will develop skills in the healthcare sector and build public-private relationships.
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