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Gauteng patients are victims of a sick system
Health
/ 9 March 2022

Gauteng patients are victims of a sick system

The blame for the fire at Charlotte Maxeke hospital and the delays in refurbishing and reopening its damaged sections has been placed squarely at the feet of the provincial government

By Nation Nyoka
Traditional healers need new spaces
National
/ 24 November 2020

Traditional healers need new spaces

Proper facilities supported by well-researched cultural principles will go a long way to improving the image and perception of the practice of traditional medicine

By John Molebatsi, Christina Breed and Gary Ivan Stafford
Three digital transformation priorities for African healthcare organisations
Opinion
/ 26 September 2020

Three digital transformation priorities for African healthcare organisations

With doctors in short supply, healthcare employers need to invest in intelligent technologies to make the experience of accessing healthcare as good as it can be, for all involved

By Mervyn George
‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus
Business
/ 7 May 2020

‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus

Gauteng infrastructure MEC Tasneem Motara’s life has changed. It is calmer, but preparing for a flood of Covid-19 patients raises the pressure

By Sarah Smit
What your doctor is thinking when they say, ‘I’m afraid I have some bad news’
Article
/ 13 May 2019

What your doctor is thinking when they say, ‘I’m afraid I have some bad news’

Doctors have turned to scientific studies for guidance on talking with patients, but the results have largely left them guessing.

By Morgan Pantuck and Bhekisisa Team
The bad news about delivering bad news
Article
/ 13 May 2019

The bad news about delivering bad news

Doctors have turned to scientific studies for guidance on talking with patients, but the results have largely left them guessing.

By Morgan Pantuck and Bhekisisa Team
Mediclinic profit increases as more South Africans turn to private health
Article
/ 21 May 2014

Mediclinic profit increases as more South Africans turn to private health

Mediclinic International has seen an increase in full-year profit as more patients have visited its hospitals and spent more money per visit.

By Staff Reporter
Dr Harry Surtie Hospital: Double-edged sword of technology
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Dr Harry Surtie Hospital: Double-edged sword of technology

If the new Dr Harry Surtie Hospital has all the latest tech, why are patients complaining?

By Ina Skosana and Bhekisisa Team
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Article
/ 5 July 2013

NHS data used to score patient experience is unreliable

Better service outcomes could be attained in the UK’s National Health Service by focusing on the individual needs of patients.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 August 2009

Night-side of life

Aircraft are a weird space where people are enclosed for many hours yet remain separate, each in a bubble.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 August 2008

Hospital hell

Despite her fractured foot and injured back and ribs, Anna Myers was asked to stand so that her chair could be used by other patients.

By Staff Reporter

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