Patient gets wrong surgery: SA hospital catastrophes revealed
Sentinel events causing death or serious harm are on the rise in SA public hospitals, a new report has uncovered.
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‘Beloved local treasure’: Shock snap move on beach access
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AI may help spot deadly diseases more precisely
AI is giving advice on chest X-rays diagnoses in a national first as SA Medical Imaging uses the technology to “spell check” diagnoses and suggest options.
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