Striving To Cover All Your Medical Needs
Diabetes
DIABETES What is Diabetes ? Managing diabetes is complex and challenging. At SWPMC we aim to help people living with diabetes to do this more efficiently and effectively. This will not only decrease the likelihood of diabetic complications but also improve overall quality [...]
Discovery Diabetes Care Program
DCC – Discovery Chronic Care More on Discovery Chronic Care The Discovery Health Diabetes Care Programme is available to almost all plans on Discovery Medical Scheme. Once a patient is signed onto the programme with Dr Murphy registered as primary provider for diabetes care, [...]
Sleep Studies
Sleep Health As more people complain of fatigue or daytime sleepiness, it is important to look at Sleep Health. This is especially important in people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and heart disease. Obstructive sleep apnoea affects around 6% of [...]
Psychology
Psychology Therapeutic Services: Individual Therapy (Adolescents and Adults) Couples Therapy Marital Therapy Family/Group Therapy Trauma Debriefing Psychological Assessments: Cognitive Assessments Emotional Assessments Psycho-Educational Assessments Aptitude/Career Choice Assessments Community-Based Interventions : Workshops and Training Mentorship Employee Wellness Services [...]
CDE
CDE The CDE – Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology – was founded in 1994 by Professor Larry Distiller who had a vision to create the ultimate comprehensive diabetes management programme. Many medical aids have opted to participate in the CDE programme and thus, provide their [...]
Specialist Physician
Specialist Physician A specialist physician studies for four years after completion of general medical training and becomes expert in managing complex multisystem disease conditions. Many will then further subspecialize in single system diseases, e.g. cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology and rheumatology among others. As a specialist physician, [...]
Dietetics
Dietician A dietician is expert in the field of dietetics, that is, human nutrition and regulation of diet. Dietary advice is given based on a person’s medical conditions and individual needs. Dieticians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. [...]
Podiatry
Podiatry Podiatrists examine, diagnose, and treat conditions of the human foot and associated structures. They prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections. They consult and treat all age groups. People living with diabetes benefit from seeing a podiatrist [...]
Biokinetics
Biokinetics A biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who improves a person’s well-being through individualized scientific assessment and the prescription of appropriate exercise. Mr Hennie Fourie has more than 20 years’ experience especially in the fields of: Rehabilitation – particularly post orthopaedic surgery or injuries [...]
