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From the Front Lines – A Personal Reflection on Being a Doctor in Soweto

September 2, 2017 By News Reader

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“From the Front Lines – A Personal Reflection on Being a Doctor in Soweto”

Speaker information:
Gloria Teckie is a specialist physician working in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has fellowships in Nephrology and Internal Medicine and an interest in Critical Care. She is affiliated to the University of the Witwatersrand and currently practices medicine at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – a large public hospital which serves approximately six million people from Soweto and the southern parts of Johannesburg. Her current research interests are in the areas of lupus nephritis; critical care nephrology; the psychosocial issues compounding the care of patients with renal failure in a resource limited setting; and the provision of effective palliative care to patients with end-stage renal failure. She is also interested in the forces of community-building in society and the central role of moral education in this process.

Date:
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 – 11:00am

Location:
Chincoteague Hall Room# 2113, University of Maryland, College Park MD 20742

Copyright: University of Maryland 2015

From the Front Lines - A Personal Reflection on Being a Doctor in Soweto

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13th Jan. 2011: Doctor Open | Joburg

August 9, 2017 By News Reader

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A strong relationship with your doctor is the cornerstone of better health: Avoid the dangers and expense of “doctor hopping”

March 6, 2017 By News Reader

There are few things more beneficial to a person’s health than a strong and trusting long-term relationship with one doctor.

“Some individuals mistakenly believe that having several doctors, rather than building a solid relationship with just one, will make them healthier,” says Dr Vuyokazi Gqola, Executive: Healthcare Management of Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS).

“This logic is flawed because consulting many different doctors, which is sometimes referred to as ‘doctor hopping’, means that none of them have your full medical history and records. When you are ill and seeking a diagnosis from one of several doctors, they are not provided with the full picture of your overall general state of health’’.

“If the doctor you visit for a particular illness is not your only doctor, they may not have all in the information they need to make an informed and accurate diagnosis. Your doctor needs to be aware of your family’s medical history, all medicines you may be taking and, preferably, your previous illnesses dating back to childhood,” she explains.

According to Dr Gqola, doctor hopping can be extremely dangerous, particularly if the patient does not present all this important information at the start of their appointment. Going through your full medical history may be time consuming, and sometimes patients may forget one or two details that could be vital for a trained medical professional, but may seem unimportant to the patient.

“If you routinely stick to one doctor, also known as a family practitioner, they would know if, for example, your blood pressure tends to be lower than average. This could possibly be a physical trait that runs in your family, which your own doctor would recognise as not being a symptom of the illness you are seeking treatment for’’.

“However, if you are doctor hopping and consulted a new doctor who did not know this about you, they may base their diagnosis of the illness on the fact that your blood pressure is unusually low. This may lead the doctor to prescribe medicine that is unnecessary, and could in fact lead to some unpleasant side effects without addressing the cause of your illness.”

Getting to know your family practitioner
The relationship you have with your doctor can, to a large extent, influence the quality of healthcare they are able to provide for you. This means giving them all the information they need and in turn getting all the information that you need as a patient.

“The basis of the patient-doctor relationship is one of trust. Patients should remember that doctors have to keep your medical information private, they cannot tell anyone what you have discussed with them during an appointment or pass on information about your health,” Dr Gqola says.

“Doctors are professionals who are only concerned with the healthy functioning of the human body. If you tell your doctor that you drink alcohol excessively or smoke, for example, they will likely advise you to quit for the sake of your health but they cannot tell your family or employer about it. They are only interested in your health and are trained to receive all information patients share with them on this basis, without judgement and in strict confidentiality.”

Dr Gqola says that individuals should be comfortable to discuss intimate details with their doctor that may have relevance for their health. “In the course of a doctor’s training and experience, they develop a very different view of the physical body and all aspects that may have bearing on a patient’s health. Therefore if your doctor asks you to undress or asks questions about your sex life, for example, there is generally a good medical reason why this is necessary,” she explains.

“This being said, if you have any reason to think that the doctor is behaving inappropriately, that is, outside the accepted scope of professional behaviour, then you have every right to voice your concerns. Trust is a two-way process, and has mutual respect as its foundation.”

Tips for getting the best out of your relationship with your doctor:

  • Tell your doctor all about any illnesses or allergies you may have, including childhood illnesses you may have had, such as chickenpox.
  • When you go to the doctor, take all medicines, supplements and herbal remedies that you are using with you to show the doctor.
  • Be honest with your doctor and share all information that might be relevant to your health, from special dietary requirements to the smallest symptoms.
  • Before your appointment, make a list of all symptoms so that you do not forget anything, and make a note of when you first noticed the symptoms.
  • Ask as many questions as you need to about any tests to be performed, the diagnosis and exactly how to take any medicine prescribed. If you do not ask questions, your doctor will naturally think that you understand completely.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions for medicine and treatments very carefully and accurately.
  • There is no need to be embarrassed when discussing anything with your doctor, no matter how personal.

“Committing to one doctor, or one doctors’ practice, often means that you will not need to have the same tests twice, and usually results in a more streamlined treatment process with less likelihood that you would need to be admitted to hospital. If your family practitioner decides that you require the opinion of a specialist, he or she is able to direct you to the correct specialist for your individual needs. This approach can also save you money, and help you to make the most of your medical scheme benefits,” Dr Gqola explains.

“At GEMS, we are committed to helping members and the general public make informed decisions that will help them to be healthier. A trusting and dedicated relationship between doctor and patient can go a very long way towards improved wellbeing and avoiding potential harm,” Dr Gqola concludes.

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Warrant ID’s doctor who wrote prescription for Prince

May 13, 2016 By News Reader

Video: CNN’s Sanjay Gupta hosts a discussion on prescription drug addictions just as the DEA searches Prince’s Paisley Park estate for possible evidence.

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MAX PEMBERTON on why his most horrifying moment as a doctor makes him uneasy … – Kaizer Chiefs Football Club Village

April 16, 2016 By News Reader

MAX PEMBERTON on why his most horrifying moment as a doctor makes him uneasy …

One of the worst things I have had to do in my career is explain to someone who had tried to kill himself with an overdose, but then changed his mind, that he was going to die. He sat there, in floods of tears, begging me to say there was some way to …

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Fake doctor worked at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital for five years

February 13, 2016 By News Reader

Fake doctor worked at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital for five years

The DA's shadow MEC for health in Gauteng‚ Jack Bloom‚ made this call as it emerged that “a fake doctor worked at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for more than five years before his false qualification was detected”. Bloom said that‚ according to a …

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Bay Area Black doctor plans to repatriate to South Africa

January 11, 2016 By News Reader

Bay Area Black doctor plans to repatriate to South Africa

Dr. Chris Zamani: I saw the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Hector Pieterson Museum in Soweto and explored different areas and neighborhoods in the Johannesburg area. M.O.I. JR: Will you write about your recent experience in …

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.com | US doctor, three children to be deported from SA

June 30, 2015 By News Reader

Johannesburg A doctor at the Mayo Clinic in the US and her three children are going to be deported from OR Tambo International Airport on Monday night after she arrived without the necessary travel documents. Martina Mookadam’s husband was travelling from the UK with her and their three children, aged 10, 14, and 15, when he was called to treat a patient from the royal family of a state in the Middle East, Gift of the Givers founder, Imtiaz Sooliman, said in a statement.

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Cheating wife and lover having sex become stuck together after ‘witch doctor curse’

February 27, 2015 By News Reader

What's up, doc? Reports claim cheating pair Sasha Ngema and Sol Qoboza became stuck during sex because of a witch doctor curse Police had to break up a crowd gathered to see a cheating wife and her lover locked together during sex. Scores of people flocked after a rumour spread that her husband had asked a witch doctor to put a curse on her private parts.

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