List of State Hospitals in Namibia

What Is A State Hospitals?

A state hospital is a hospital funded and operated by the government of a state. In some countries, such as South Africa, the term is synonymous with public hospital. In other countries, like the United States, general public hospitals are operated by local governments.

Here Are Some Of The List of State Hospitals in Namibia

Windhoek Central Hospital

Rhino Park

Methealth Namibia Administrators

Mediclinic Windhoek

Paramount Healthcare Centre.

CMC Medical-Surgical Centre

Namibian Oncology Centre

Windhoek North Medical Centre

Frequently Ask Questions

Can a suicidal patient leave the hospital in Namibia?

Someone who enters a hospital voluntarily and shows no imminent risk of danger to self or others may express the right to refuse treatment by stating he or she wants to leave the hospital. But a person admitted involuntarily, due to danger to self or others, cannot leave, at least not right away.

Can I be kept in the hospital against my will in Namibia?

No. The hospital can be liable for “false imprisonment” if hospital officials attempt to prevent you from leaving. You should discuss your condition and reasons for wanting to leave with your physician before leaving.

Can Namibia hospitals discharge patients at night?

They must be signed off by a doctor as medically fit for discharge. The most senior doctor on a ward should sign discharges, although late at night that will sometimes be a trainee. Staff should make arrangements for medication and also make sure that patients have a safe way of getting home before letting them go.

How long can the hospital keep me for observation in Namibia?

Medicare expects patients to remain in observation status for no more than 24 to 48 hours. But there are no rules limiting the time; some patients spend several days in observation.

Can you sign yourself out of hospital in Namibia?

You have the right to discharge yourself from hospital at any time during your stay in hospital. If you want to complain about how a hospital discharge was handled, speak to the staff involved to see if the problem can be resolved informally.

Can an elderly person discharge themselves from hospital in Namibia?

Once you are well enough to leave hospital, you can be discharged and return home. Nevertheless, you should not be discharged from hospital until arrangements have been made to meet your continuing health and social care needs.

Will insurance pay if you leave the hospital without being discharged in Namibia?

An Internet survey was conducted of general internal medicine attending physicians to determine the degree to which they agreed with the statement: “When a patient leaves the hospital against medical advice, insurance companies do not pay for the patient’s hospitalization”.

How can a homeless person discharge in Namibia?

• Identify the patient and maintain a tracking log.
• Make an effort to track down next of kin.
• Provide weather-appropriate clothing.
• Provide a meal upon discharge.
• Provide a 30-day supply of medications or a prescription.
• Look at options for local shelters.
• Provide a discharge report written at a fifth-grade level.

Why are doctor appointments always late in Namibia?

There are many legitimate reasons doctors run late, including patients who themselves are late or who may divulge during a routine appointment that they’re having chest pains. Moreover, 15-minute slots are utilized too frequently, often not providing the physician sufficient time.

What are the priorities of issues for improving Namibians health?

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has identified 4 strategies to achieve this goal: granting health promotion and prevention top priority; increase use of information, education, and communication; community participation; and intersectoral cooperation.

What is the function of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Namibia?

The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is responsible for issues concerning the welfare of society. This involves promoting people’s health, but also making sure that sick people get the treatment that they need.

What are the functions of state ministry of health in Namibia?

Health policy/plan formulation and legislation. Regulatory functions, including quality assurance (setting of standards for personnel, infrastructure and services for registration of both public and private health institutions operating in the State), monitoring and evaluation.