What is Care Expert?
Care Expert is Mediclinic’s new value-based care model for patients who need hip and knee surgery – and helps bring together multiple facets of treatment into a streamlined, team-led journey.
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Since March 2020, Mediclinic hospitals across Southern Africa have rallied to fight a new and at times mysterious disease. Here are some COVID-19 recovery stories from Mediclinic hospitals.
Hip replacement surgery is easier than you think [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mediclinic’s Care Expert programme has taken hip replacement surgery to the next level. Here’s what you need to know about this life-changing procedure.
Metabolic syndrome [INFOGRAPHIC]
Underlying conditions like high blood pressure and obesity can jointly lead to Syndrome X – and recognising it could be a matter of life or death.
The essential screenings every family needs to have annually [INFOGRAPHIC]
With strict Covid-19 procedures at all Mediclinic hospitals, you can safely schedule these crucial health screenings for the whole family in 2021.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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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 place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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The ins and outs of scopes: the 6 scopes you need to have this year
Better known as scopes, endoscopies are vital tools in preventing, detecting and treating numerous diseases and injuries.
Mouthing off: The importance of good dental health
Poor oral health is more than just a pain. It can also have serious implications for your overall wellbeing. Read on to find out why a visit to your dentist should be part of your annual planning
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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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5 common vasectomy myths, busted!
So, you were thinking of getting a vasectomy but then you heard all kinds of things about the procedure and now you’re no longer sure? According to Dr Muhammad Barmania, a urologist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, a vasectomy is probably not as major an operation as you might expect. What’s more, with Mediclinic’s Fixed Fees Packages, it may not be as pricey as you expected either.
Regular weight gain or a health issue?
We all know weight gain is related to calories in versus calories out. However, the true nature of the human body is much more complex than that. Here’s when it could be a sign to see your doctor.
What to expect from a Total Knee Replacement
An artificial knee joint, made from metal, ceramic and plastic, is designed to move and function like your natural knee.
How cancer affects your immune system
Cancer often gets past your body’s defence system because they mimic normal cells. Treatment helps your body fight back, but it can affect your immune system.
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