PMBs often cause confusion among patients and medical practitioners. This PMB Guide deals with the 25 chronic ailments. Prescribed Minimum Benefits are a set of defined benefits to ensure that all medical scheme members have access to certain minimum health services, regardless of the benefit option they have selected. The aim is to provide people […]
Patients often have questions regarding co-payments, and the matter recently received a lot of media attention. Whilst it is not a pleasant discussion, the truth is that the rate medical aids reimburse doctors at, is not a fair one. Consider that medical aid rates are based on a list from 2006 (with annual adjustments that […]
A question that arises from time to time, is “Who is responsible for obtaining authorisation for my treatment?” Many doctors’ practises provide this service on behalf of their patients. However, the HPCSA is very clear on its stance regarding this: “2.5.2 Pre-authorisation is the patient’s responsibility The majority of medical schemes require their members to obtain […]
A question many patients often have, is when or why their doctor charged them for a follow up visit after surgery. South African ethical guidelines state that any aftercare post surgery is covered for a period of 30 days. This excludes grommets, for which the prescribed period is 10 days. This means that your doctor […]
Dr Atiya speaks to PowerFM987’s Aphelele Somi about Vertigo. https://soundcloud.com/powerfm987/healthwellness-wednesday-unpacking-vertigo-disorder?in=powerfm987/sets/power-lunch
Dr Atiya discusses Otosclerosis and other hearing disorders, on iTV, DSTV channel 347.
Dr Atiya was invited to speak on iTV, DSTV channel 347, on the Health Matters program. Amongst the topics discussed were sinusitis, tonsillitis and head and neck cancers.
We are pleased to announce that we now accept all major credit and debit cards for payment. Transactions are processed securely using the EFTPOS ZipZap system. We accept both traiditional and chip cards.
We are pleased to announce that we now have access to Thermal Tissue Welding (TTW) technology to perform tonsillectomies. Research has shown that using TTW drastically reduces patient discomfort post tonsillectomy, with reduced pain, less bleeding, and quicker return to normal function.
Dr Atiya speaks to Sizwe Dhlomo of 702/Cape Talk on, amongst other things, the dangers of cotton bud use. Interview with Sizwe Dhlomo
