The Moncton Hospital - Internal Medicine



	Internal Medicine Program The Internal Medicine Program provides all levels of care to the communities serviced by South-East Regional Health Authority and referrals from outlying areas including northern Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The program strives to provide a continuum of services to meet the patient's holistic needs, including education and care once he or she is discharged from the hospital. Service specialties for the Internal Medicine Program include cardiology (heart), dermatology (skin), endocrinology (hormones), gastroenterology (digestive system), hematology (blood), infectious diseases (infection), oncology (cancer), respirology (lungs) and rheumatology (joints). Approximately 3,300 inpatients are admitted to the Internal Medicine Program each year. The interdisciplinary team consists of cardiologists, clinical nurse specialists, dermatologists, dietitians, endocrinologists, electrodiagnostic technicians, gastroenterologists, infectious disease specialists, internists, licensed practical nurses, nurse managers, occupational therapists, oncologists/hematologists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiologists, respirologists, registered nurses, rheumatologists and social workers. The Program was started in 1995 and last received accreditation in 2002. Mission Our mission is to achieve excellence in the provision and promotion of health services, to improve the quality of life of the people we serve in areas specific in Internal Medicine (oncology/hematology, cardiology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, rheumatology, respirology, endocrinology and dermatology). Vision Ensure the best health care for our patients while recognizing the necessity for their involvement in their care, their right to satisfaction, autonomy and dignity and respect for the individual's informed decision throughout all aspects of the health continuum. Provide a healthy workplace environment that encourages team work, professional growth, leadership, innovation, personal responsibility, individuality and commitment. Collaborate with other programs, departments, agencies and health care providers in coordinating optimal and efficient patient care. Provide health care services in a manner that reflects efficient and effective resource utilization while maintaining our commitment to quality services. Back to top


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