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The Medical Institute undertakes outcomes research that demonstrates that St Andrew's consistently out performs other hospitals in many aspects. This involvement was highlighted: - In 2005 when our monitoring and analysis of the hospital’s clinical results in cardiac services was used to secure the Australian Private Hospitals Association Clinical Excellence Award for the service.
- And again in 2008 when research leadership by St Andrew’s Medical Institute (SAMI) and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital recieved an 'Outstanding Achievement' (OA) in the Australian Council on Health Care Standard’s (ACHS) survey report– placing St Andrew’s among the top few percent of hospitals countrywide.
However, St Andrew’s success extends beyond cardiac services and encompasses other medical and surgical disciplines such as neuroscience, orthopaedics, ENT and general surgery. We are amongst the world’s leaders in procedures such as deep brain stimulation and stereotactic surgery for Parkinson’s disease as well as other debilitating movement disorders. In addition, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital conducts a large number of complex tertiary referred orthopaedic procedures including many involving nationally recognised elite athletes. Specific results from studies by the Medical Institute continue to build St Andrew’s reputation for world-class patient outcomes.
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Cardiac - The Medical Institute undertakes outcomes research that demonstrates that St Andrew’s consistently out performs other hospitals in many aspects. Neurology - Deep Brain Stimulation has become the established treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease where quality of life through medical therapy is unsatisfactory. Reducing Radiation Risks - Dr John Rivers, a cardiologist at St Andrew's and Physical Science Manager at St Andrew’s, Ian Smith, have been concerned about the effects on patients of higher radiation levels than necessary for over two years. Gas In Surgery No Laughing Matter - Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is the cornerstone of anaesthesiology but a landmark Australian study has questioned its routine use in major surgery. Article from the Courier Mail Wednesday 1 August 2007 Orthopaedics - The Institute is studying the effectiveness of specific surgeries, involving a retrospective survey of patient outcomes, followed by data collection from surgeons. A wide-scale study of shoulder stabilisation is of particular relevance to sports people and those with physical work roles who need to return quickly to active movement.
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