PAID PROMOTION: Mediclinic Newcastle
The Care Expert Programme for major lower limb joint replacements is available at Mediclinic Newcastle. The programme is designed to support the patients and providers in navigating the healthcare journey associated with this surgery.
With the help of resident orthopaedic surgeons—Dr Ehlers, Dr Makhanya, Dr Sonjani, and Dr Van der Walt—this programme is setting new standards for patient care by coordinating the care throughout the journey with a Care Expert nurse navigator.
Sr Lynette Greyling (the navigator) engages the patient and the care team throughout the care journey, before, during and after the surgery and the healing recovery, to ensure that high-value outcomes are generated to optimise quality outcomes and contain costs.
The Journey Begins: Understanding the Need for Change
We understand that major joint arthritis produces severe pain and progressive immobility that significantly impacts one’s freedom of movement and quality of life. The answer lies in a joint replacement or arthroplasty, aimed at restoring joint function, with the use of a sophisticated prosthesis which replaces the diseased joint and frees up movement and alleviates pain.
While the thought of undergoing such a significant procedure can be daunting, Mediclinic Newcastle’s Care Expert offering for major joint replacements supports patients all the way, ensuring that efficient, effective care is delivered with the best possible outcomes.
An integrated journey through the Care Expert Programme is a countrywide initiative designed to make orthopaedic surgery more accessible and manageable. It offers clients a tailored, multidisciplinary approach that combines the expertise of orthopaedic surgeons, hospitals, anaesthetists, and physiotherapists into a streamlined, cohesive journey.
Meet the Team at Mediclinic Newcastle
At Mediclinic Newcastle, the Care Expert Programme is offered through a dedicated team of specialists, namely Dr Ehlers, Dr Makhanya, Dr Sonjani and Dr Van der Walt. They provide their clinical expertise in evidence-based best practice and support team-based care coordination and engagement. They ensure that every patient receives the personalised, value-based care they deserve.
Lynette Greyling, the Care Expert Navigator, plays a crucial role in guiding patients every step of the way, from the initial consultation to post-operative recovery. “We measure every step to ensure the patient has the best possible experience, at the most affordable rate,” she explains.
A Legacy of Success and Future Prospects
To date, the Care Expert Programme has facilitated more than 20 000 surgeries across 37 participating Mediclinic hospitals, involving 134 orthopaedic surgeons. This success is a testament to the power of integrated care and its impact on patients’ lives.
The programme is accepted by most medical aid schemes and offers patients high-quality outcomes at an affordable global fee, providing real value in healthcare.
A New Dawn for Newcastle
With the Care Expert Programme and the dedication and skill of Mediclinic Newcastle’s team, patients can look forward to a future where pain and limited mobility are replaced with movement and joy.
As the Care Expert Programme continues to expand and evolve, it promises to transform countless lives, one step at a time. For the people of Newcastle, this is more than just a story; it is a new chapter in healthcare excellence, right at their doorstep.
To find out more, please visit our website or speak to your Mediclinic Newcastle doctor today.
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That is a brilliant set up it will help so many patients that so desperately need support thankyou