In the unfortunate event of you or your loved ones requiring physical rehabilitation, your specialist in the acute facility will refer you to a rehabilitation hospital. In this case, you may request a rehabilitation hospital of your choice.
Authorization from your medical aid can take between 24 to 48 hours. We are registered with most medical aid plans in South Africa.
Once we have received authorization from your medical aid, and your referring specialist is satisfied with your condition, you will be transferred to our hospital by ambulance.
Sleepwear
(Trousers/Pants) to exercise in.
Running shoes or comfortable sneakers and slippers
2 Face cloths
Bath towel
Shampoo, deodorant, body cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, and razor
Crutches, walking frame, wheel chair and Cpap machine
Headphones if you prefer to use your own
Chronic Medication
On arrival at CityMed, you will be welcomed by our friendly nursing staff and multidisciplinary team.
Therapy sessions will happen twice daily, individually or in groups according to your rehabilitation needs.
During your stay, weekly updates will be communicated to your medical aid to ensure proper management of your funding.
The rehab team will meet with your family to discuss your progress and start with planning your home care once you are discharged.
On discharge, you will receive a prescription and a written exercise program to continue at home.
A follow up plan on an outpatient basis will be discussed where needed.
