Annual checkup
Book an annual checkup with your GP and if necessary, he or she will send you to the appropriate specialist.
Blood tests – rarity or routine?
Blood tests are a great early-warning detection. Speak to your doctor about what routine tests you should have annually.
Routine tests for over-50s (part 2)
If you’re 50 years or older, consider having these routine tests done.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a painless, non-surgical procedure that can ‘see’ more deeply into the body’s tissue than X-rays.
Misunderstanding allergies
Allergies are often misunderstood. Find out more about food intolerances and whether you can outgrow an allergy.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Routine tests for over-50s
A selection of routine medical tests over-50s should consider taking.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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