Helping a teen cope with a chronic illness
Adolescence is a tricky period at the best of times. If your youngster is coping with a chronic illness – such as asthma, diabetes, anxiety or epilepsy – they will be dealing with additional challenges. Here’s how to ease their path.
How to be a great parent to teenagers
From chatterbox to moody stranger: what do teenagers need from a parental relationship?
Is it just a childhood phase – or could it be a disorder?
Parents play a crucial role in identifying early childhood behavioural issues for treatment.
More about meningitis
Meningitis is the infection and inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain. Bacterial meningitis can be fatal for babies and young children.
It takes a village
Raising children is one of the most important, but also the most daunting job in the world. Here’s why accepting advice and input from external caregivers can help.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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When thin becomes an obsession
Eating disorders normally develop during adolescence or early adulthood. Navigate your way through this challenging time with advice from a Mediclinic psychologist.
Help for asthma attacks
No parent wants to watch their child gasping for breath. Know how to handle your child’s acute asthma attack at home – and at school.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Atishoo! Does my child have a cold or flu?
Although a cold and the flu share similar symptoms – and are both caused by viruses – they are two different conditions.
Smoking. Drinking. Drugs. Help your child avoid the traps.
No parent wants their child to head down the slippery slope of nicotine, alcohol and/or drug addiction. A Mediclinic psychologist offers input and insight on how to help your teen negotiate these pitfalls.
Why boundaries are important for your child’s self-esteem
While it’s often tempting to give in to your child’s demands, an educational psychologist explains why clear boundaries will serve them better in the long run.
Sugar and your child
As a parent, you already know excess sugar is bad for your kid’s teeth. But did you know it can cause inflammation and other conditions too?
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