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Month: October 2016

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Guidelines: The power tools of modern health care

The power of guidelines
Posted on October 24, 2016October 25, 2016

Guideline development is an essential part of keeping patient care both high quality and cost-effective. But creating evidence-based treatment protocols ethically and without bias comes with its own set of requirements said Dr Fergus Macbeth at the recent ICON conference.

Read more Guidelines: The power tools of modern health care

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    Serious illness conversations

    Dr Margie Venter, a palliative care specialist and oncologist, raised some interesting points about serious illness conversations, particularly the idea that advanced care planning discussions need to be done with everyone. This includes initiating the conversation at diagnosis and not just in the last stages of terminal disease, with the aim to assess goals and values more than just treatment options. Read more Serious illness conversations

    Sexuality and cancer

    Dr Ros Boa of Vincent Palotti Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital, addressing the topic of “Sexuality and cancer”, said that cancer profoundly impacts sexual well-being on physical, psychological and social levels, and it’s important for patients to be able to discuss sexuality with health professionals. Studies have shown that patients tend to “struggle in silence” rather than ask their doctor’s advice because 71% felt the doctor wouldn’t be helpful, while 68% thought it might make the doctor uncomfortable. Unfortunately, only 25% of doctors will initiate a conversation about sexuality, and even among gynaecologists, 50% don’t ask if there are problems. Read more Sexuality and cancer

    The emotional challenges of surviving cancer

    Making it past the finish line after walking in cancer’s footsteps isn’t just a celebration of life, it’s a seeking of self From the moment you find out that you have cancer, it becomes a part of your life forever. The problem is, for most people, cancer survival is from diagnosis to remission, but the reality is that it’s there for the rest of a patient’s life. Once diagnosed, cancer stays with a person every single day, whether in their thoughts, actions, or with their diagnosis. Yet few systems and coping mechanisms are in place to help people take the steps beyond the finish line - from the day they end the treatment phase to when they enter into the maintenance phase. Read more The emotional challenges of surviving cancer

    The impact of proposed Medical Scheme Act changes

    There are changes set to ripple across the medical industry as government implements legislation in an attempt to increase access to care. Read more The impact of proposed Medical Scheme Act changes

    Unlocking the human resource

    The role of the HR practitioner in crafting a vibrant culture cannot be underestimated Read more Unlocking the human resource

    Industry News

    MSH progress gains momentum

    2018 was a highly successful year for the group, and further progress is envisaged in 2019 Medical Specialist Holdings (MSH) has achieved a number of milestones this year, all of which are positive indicators of greater progress in 2019. In 2018, we were successful as a group in securing an external financial investor, which will give momentum to our growth strategies both inside South Africa’s borders and into the SADC region. Read more MSH progress gains momentum

    The 5th ICON Conference

    The 5th ICON conference was recently held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town and proved to be a successful and enlightening meeting. Read more The 5th ICON Conference

    Unlocking value: Optimising outcomes at 5th ICON conference

    Spotlight on value, cost and outcomes for cancer patients in SA The 5th biennial Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON) conference to be staged in Cape Town later this year will address key issues around delivering quality treatment at a reasonable cost, and in turn providing an improved quality of life for patients in South Africa. Read more Unlocking value: Optimising outcomes at 5th ICON conference

    Save the date: The 5th ICON Conference, 17 – 19 August 2018, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.

    The theme for this year’s conference is Optimising outcomes: Unlocking value, with a focus on real-world oncology with information pertinent to the South African context. Read more Save the date: The 5th ICON Conference, 17 – 19 August 2018, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.

    Public private partnership saves the lives of cancer patients

    Public and private practice collaborate to deliver exceptional healthcare to patients in Port Elizabeth. Read more Public private partnership saves the lives of cancer patients

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