North West Business 2019 edition
The 2019 edition of North West Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2009, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the North West Province. North West Business includes news and analysis of the most important sectors, with a regional overview covering the strategic thinking behind plans to attract investment into the province. Best known for its platinum mines, grain and livestock farming and tourism, the province is making a concerted effort to bolster its manufacturing capacity. Updated information on the North West is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
The 2019 edition of North West Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2009, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the North West Province.
North West Business includes news and analysis of the most important sectors, with a regional overview covering the strategic thinking behind plans to attract investment into the province. Best known for its platinum mines, grain and livestock farming and tourism, the province is making a concerted effort to bolster its manufacturing capacity.
Updated information on the North West is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
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INTERVIEW<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong><br />
Provincial Government<br />
What type of cancer diagnosis gets<br />
admitted at the unit?<br />
All types of cancer, except some haematology<br />
(blood) cancers.<br />
What do staff specialise in?<br />
There is a qualified and skilled full-time oncologist<br />
at the unit with three medical doctors and interns<br />
running the unit.<br />
How long does it take to give treatment<br />
to patients after diagnosis?<br />
The ideal situation is one to two weeks after<br />
diagnosis, but our biggest challenge is late referrals<br />
and a delay in receiving all the necessary tests and<br />
investigations.<br />
How are the challenges being dealt with?<br />
We have excellent management support. The<br />
unit services complex cancer patients with stateof-the-art<br />
diagnostic and treatment machines<br />
in the Radiation Unit. We offer chemotherapy<br />
in a very conducive environment. We believe<br />
in teamwork. We strive to deliver high patient<br />
care. Therefore, we try to assist each and every<br />
patient who is referred to our unit. We use our<br />
initiative to overcome most of the problems<br />
encountered.<br />
What makes the staff in the unit<br />
successful?<br />
The oncology team is very dedicated,<br />
knowledgeable and skilled. The staff members<br />
have a positive attitude and there is very good<br />
team cohesion. The staff members are passionate<br />
about the oncology patients.<br />
What challenges are being encountered<br />
with patients and the facilities?<br />
Patient challenges: Late referrals of patients.<br />
Patients coming in the late stage of their disease.<br />
Delays in receiving all the necessary tests and<br />
investigations that are needed at the first visit<br />
to health facilities. Transportation of patients.<br />
11 NORTH WEST BUSINESS <strong>2019</strong>
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