Apr 8, 2021
A developing and progressive healthcare sector is the lifeblood of any nation. In South Africa, achieving such a well-functioning healthcare sector requires the commitment and support of both the government and private sector.
By Coenie Smith, Nedbank national manager for medical professionals
However, while we have a robust regulatory framework, proactive health policies, and excellent healthcare education and training institutions, our country still suffers from a lack of adequate placement of qualified medical talent in hospitals and regions that have a need for their skills. This is part of the reason why the country’s healthcare system is under pressure.
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Dr. Amir Qureshi has hardly had a minute to himself since the COVID-19 pandemic set off a worldwide medical scramble last year. Most days, he works a 12-hour shift, consulting on patients with the virus or other infections like pneumonia. “I’m sometimes exhausted, sometimes frustrated,” Qureshi said. “And there is a human side to it, too.” He’s missed out on time with his wife and three school-aged children, and he finds it difficult not knowing when the crisis will be over.
Qureshi works just down the street from Caesars Palace on the famed Las Vegas Strip the only infectious disease specialist at the 293-bed Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. His services have always been in demand, but the pandemic has brought a heightened level of urgency. Last July, during the second peak of infections, hospital staff were treating from 40 to 60 patients at a time, while ICU beds were always in short supply.
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08 February, 2021 Summarising a speech made at the recent Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards, this article explores the impact of nurse staffing levels on patient outcomes and staff burnout No online subscription: This article requires a subscription to view the full text
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