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Why pregnant women should get vaccinated against flu

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:15:21 +0000

Pregnant women are always encouraged to take extra care of their health, especially when it come to nasty viruses and germs. As winter gets into full swing, experts are now warning expectant moms to be extra vigilant and get their annual flu shots. read more

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This team works for doctor and mum

Tue, 29 May 2018 12:40:58 +0000

With insurance liability costs for private obstetricians pushing close to R1m annually, innovative programmes are being created to retain the specialists in the sector. Last year the SA Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists warned of an impending collapse of the profession in the private sector as indemnity costs resulted in a continual climb, forcing between […]

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Making obstetrics a team sport

Tue, 29 May 2018 12:33:25 +0000

Maternity services in the private sector are in crisis, with many obstetricians leaving active practice and few medical graduates opting to specialise in the field. Malpractice insurance has increased 10-fold in the past decade, making the demands on lone obstetric practises increasingly heavy. A key driver of these high malpractice premiums is scant documentation of […]

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Teamwork could lower our medical costs

Tue, 29 May 2018 09:42:12 +0000

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Teamwork will alleviate obstetrics crisis

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:17:25 +0000

There is an escalating crisis in obstetrics in South Africa, whereby many practitioners are leaving active practice due to the high indemnity insurance costs which can be expected to reach R850 000, BizCommunity reports. According to Dr Brian Ruff, CEO of PPO Serve, the high insurance costs are a result of deviation of practitioners deviating […]

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Addressing SA’s foetal alcohol problem

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:05:36 +0000

Did you know that south Africa has the highest rate of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD ) in the World! Many times, expectant mothers are not aware of the impact that alcohol, smoking or pre-existing conditions like diabetes has on foetal health and development. Dr Howard Manyonga, obstetrician and health systems management expert says, “Women […]

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Maternity benefits without medical cover

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:47:08 +0000

Are you an expectant mother? Are you facing the difficult decision of breaking open your piggy bank to pay for private care or going to a government hospital? If so, don’t stress. You have come to the right place! Pregnant women in South Africa who do not have medical cover, really have only two options […]

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