George Hospital
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Hospital Quick Facts
- Hospital Name
- George Hospital
- City
- Outeniqua
- Country
- South Africa
- Address
- George hospital.Outeniqua,South Africa
- Languages
- English
- Website
- http://www.georgehospital.co.za/index.htm
- Phone
- 044 874 5122
About George Hospital
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Outeniqua mountains, the town of George is the heart of the world-renowned Garden Route. Likewise, George Hospital, being a regional hospital, is the referral centre to all the hospitals in the Southern Cape/Karoo region.
In 1918 The community of George hospital started thinking about building a hospital. This idea was triggered by the flu epidemic that swept the country at that stages. Twelve years later the hospital, then known as the ‘cottage hospital’, was taken onto use, with 10 beds and three staff members.
International Patient Safety Checklist in South Africa
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- Verify hospital accreditation (JCI, NABH, or equivalent)
- Confirm surgeon credentials and experience with your specific procedure
- Request detailed cost estimate including all fees
- Check if the hospital offers international patient services
- Verify language support for consultations and medical records
- Confirm insurance acceptance or payment options
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- Plan adequate recovery time before return travel
- Arrange airport transfer and accommodation near hospital
- Request copies of all medical records and discharge summaries
- Clarify follow-up care arrangements in your home country
- Get a second opinion before committing to treatment abroad
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References
- MyMedicPlus Editorial Standards, 2026
Data Sources
- MyMedicPlus legacy data extraction
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