Which is the best Medical Aid in South Africa?

Google the question: “Which is the best Medical Aid in South Africa?” You will find that the answer varies. Some researchers use complaints via Hellopeter.com and the Council for Medical Schemes as a measure. Others use customer satisfaction indices to get an answer. No matter what research method employed, the outcome is never consistent. The …

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Measuring Depression

Waking up from a reverie… My phone rang frantically on a humid and lazy Sunday afternoon . Numbers I could not recognize. I reluctantly answered. “Joey …. it’s me… John…” Joey is the name that only my closest buddies know me as. But this voice I did not hear for more than 20 years. In …

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15 Myths about Medical Aid

This addition to our “15 Series” is based on contributions by the Virtual Adviser team of Professors, experienced Medical Doctors, esteemed Health Professionals and Certified Financial Planners. It is profoundly insightful. Every person who is covered by medical aid in South Africa should read it. “Unlimited hospital cover” This is a common advertising strategy used …

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