At MRC Mitchells Plain, human lives
are serious business and we treat
them as such. Quality healthcare is
assured through meticulous adherence
to strict national and international
protocols. High standards are
maintained through the measurement
of dialysis efficiency, hepatitis
screening, water quality testing and
through data collection and customer
satisfaction surveys.
In addition to offering a full complement
of dialysis therapies to aid
rehabilitation, MRC Mitchells Plain
also has a comprehensive range of
services which give immeasurable
value to our patients. These include
patient education on treatment and
prevention and support groups for
patients and their families
WHAT IS CKD? (CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE)
CKD is a condition that affects the function of
the kidneys and may, over time, progress to
kidney failure. When the kidneys fail, dialysis
or transplantation is needed to support life.
Many diseases can cause CKD, most common
of which are diabetes and high blood
pressure. Worldwide, one in 10 adults suffers
from some form of kidney damage.
SERUM CREATININE
Creatinine is a waste product of muscle
activity. A high serum (blood) creatinine level
means that you may have some form of
kidney damage.
WHAT IS GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (GFR)?
It is the rate at which your kidneys
are filtering your blood of waste products.
Your GFR gives your doctor an idea of the
speed at which your kidneys are failing and
whether you are at risk for complications of
kidney disease.
KNOW YOUR NUMBER!
Healthy adults have a GFR of about
64–104. Knowing your GFR
(Glomerular Filtration Rate) is the best
way to tell whether your kidneys are
functioning effectively. Ask your general
practitioner to do the blood test.
With the correct treatment the progress
of kidney disease can be slowed
down and complications related to
kidney disease decreased. Your quality
of life can also be improved by the
Healthy Start Programme® offered by
National Renal Care.
HEALTHY START PROGRAMME®
The Healthy Start Programme is
unique to National Renal Care. The
primary aim of the programme is to
help the patient remain as healthy as
possible while simultaneously retaining
a high quality of life. Preventative
strategies include early detection and
treatment, meticulous hypertension
control, strict glycaemic control,
anaemia management and modification
of diet and lifestyle changes.
Patient education and psychosocial
counselling (for both patient and
their family members) play a key role.
Where dialysis is unavoidable, the
Healthy Start Programme® helps to
prepare the patient for treatment and
improves patient outcomes while
reducing costs.
National Renal Care is extending this
service free of charge to all Melomed
Renal Care Mitchells Plain patients.
Melomed Mitchells Plain Renal Care Opening
Melomed Mitchells Plain had the official opening of the Melomed Renal Care Unit on 15th October 2009. The opening of the
dialysis unit is the first of its kind on the Cape flats and will serve the previously disadvantage communities. The
Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille applauded the hospital for constructing the state-of-the-art facility. The new
unit boasts seven dialysis machines and dedicated nursing staff. An accredited lecture was hosted by Dr C Arendse (nephrologist)
and a buffet lunch was served to dignitaries, doctors and guests in attendance.
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