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If a patient feels that he/she may benefit from HBO, they should approach their
health professional and discuss the possibility of a referral. The health
professional may recognize contra-indications or risks and advise the patient
accordingly and write a referral letter.
Patients are welcome to contact us directly and schedule an appointment for an
assessment and be advised on the next required steps (i.e. check-up with
another specialist such as ENT if our doctor encounters any possible problems).
If a nurse / sister or any family member or friend knows of someone who may benefit from HBO,
they are welcome to forward our details to the patients concerned. We will gladly schedule an
appointment and liaise between health care providers
We assist our patients with
their medical aid approval and will inform the patient
and other relevant doctors on their decisions and starting date if approved. If
the authorization was denied, we will give the patient the option of paying
privately. We will help
where we can to assist our patients. All emergency cases will be treated if it
is life or limb threatening condition and this will be done without medical aid
approval.
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