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All about stuttering
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Orthopaedics
Osteoporosis – could it happen to me?
Osteoporosis is not confined to the elderly any more. Here, our experts answer your questions about this disease.
Orthopaedics
About hip replacements
Our expert Dr Ockie van Zyl is a leading orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in knee and hip replacements. He supports Mediclinic Panorama and Mediclinic Cape Town.
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