Physicians are concerned with preserving and restoring health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Physicians examine patients; taking into consideration medical history; prescribe medication; order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Physicians often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

• Identity document and medical aid card
• A list of your chronic medication
• Copies of any blood or diagnostic tests conducted within the last three months

• Lung function testing
• Resting electrocardiogram
• Effort stress testing
• 24hr ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• 24hr electrocardiogram holter
• Polysomnography (sleep studies)
• Echocardiogram testing
• Administration of intravenous infusions in rooms
  Phlebotomist
• Assistance with chronic application form completion
• Diabetic education

• Height/Weight Measurements
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Capillary glucose testing (Finger-prick HGT)
• Urine testing (urine dipstick)
• Blood pressure
• Consultation & Diagnosis

Unfortunately not, all blood tests will be billed directly by the pathologist of your choice.
All diagnostic tests will be billed to your medical aid, provided you have funds available.

• The main member or patient is responsible
• Discovery Keycare patients are required to visit their GP in order to obtain an authorization before consultation
• Bonitas / Fedhealth & Comcare patients may contact their respective medical aids to obtain authorizations
• Should you require admission directly from the rooms, we will assist with the hospital authorization and admission
• We will also assist with specialist to specialist authorizations
• Direct admissions from other medical practitioners must proceed to the hospital reception with their referral letter

Patients presenting with chronic illnesses are required to have the following tests repeated to ensure continued health and avoid any complications:

• medical evaluation – to observe any changes with treatment
• prescription – to renew or make necessary changes
• bloods – to determine any underlying conditions