families that consider SJMC as their preferred hospital for generations .
A Trailblazing Hospital in Medical Advancement As a hospital of firsts , SJMC is known as a trailblazer in Malaysia ’ s private healthcare sector - being the first among private hospitals to conduct procedures like open heart surgery , stem cell transplant , bone marrow transplant , live-related paediatric liver transplant , and brain neurosurgery just to name a few . In June this year , the hospital achieved a milestone of 800 bone marrow transplants performed since 1999 .
In late 2021 , SJMC became the first private hospital to perform daycare total knee replacement surgery — a breakthrough procedure that gives patients back their mobility within hours post surgery and earned itself a new award for Orthopaedic Service Provider of the Year in the Asia-Pacific .
“ Clinical excellence is not new to our hospital , but it ’ s with the strong foundation of clinical excellence that allows us to move into the area of medical advancement . In this case , getting the right technology merely enhances the skills that our doctors already have ,” says Dr Vasuhi Murugiah , Director of Medical Services .
SJMC ’ s goal in medical advancement has never been about being the first to own the latest technology ; but more so the founding principle that whatever medical and technological advancements the hospital brings in should be able to offer patients better treatment options , recovery outcomes or care that is tailored to their individual needs .
Rachel Woo , Acting Chief Operations Officer , added : “ Today , most hospitals have a patient-centric approach . But what makes us different , is the fact that we seek to constantly exemplify that in all aspects of our daily operations and decision-making processes . We ’ re constantly asking ourselves - How can I make this process easier for my patients ? Are our patients able to get the best outcomes in this situation ? Sometimes , the answer lies in the use of medical technology , but in most cases , it lies in our ability to adapt , change our processes , and work together to resolve roadblocks that come our way .”
A Leading Cancer Care in Malaysia In Malaysia , SJMC is a pioneer in radiation oncology services and facilities . The hospital houses its own leading Cancer & Radiosurgery Centre ( CRC ) that is well equipped with the latest medical technologies for the detection , monitoring and treatment of cancer . This year , SJMC won the GlobalHealth Award for Oncology ( Radiation ) Service Provider of the Year in the Asia-Pacific for the fourth consecutive year and earned a new award to its belt , the GlobalHealth Award for Paediatric Oncology Service Provider of the Year in the Asia-Pacific .
With proven ability to treat a wide range of cancers and complex cases , SJMC has one of the highest survival rates for breast cancer and colorectal cancer in the world . This is made possible by an experienced and compassionate team of multidisciplinary , nurses , and para medical staff who ensure that the latest evidence-based cancer care is provided to all patients . The CRC houses medical specialists in the areas of :
• Clinical Oncology
• Haemato-Oncology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Paediatric Oncology
• Radiosurgery
• Surgical Oncology
“ We are “ People Caring for People ”, and this is not just a tagline to us . We are committed to putting patients first at the core of our services and treatments . We want to ensure that when patients come to us , they can have the peace of mind that they are in the safe hands of the country ’ s best medical teams and will be well taken care of for the best possible outcomes . This is our promise to our patients ,” said Ng Ching See , Director of Nursing .
New technology is constantly studied and reviewed for clinical implementation for the benefit of patients . The radiation therapy suites at its Cancer and Radiosurgery Centre ( CRC ) are fitted with highly advanced equipment and technology to plan and administer radiation treatment accurately and safely to cancer patients .
The most recent example is our Next Generation Sequencing ( NGS ) service . Compared to traditional methods , NGS offers advantages in accuracy , sensitivity , and speed . Because NGS can assess multiple genes in a single assay , it eliminates the need to order multiple tests to identify the causative mutation and has the potential to make a significant impact on the field of oncology .
The hospital facilities house the latest radiotherapy equipment like TrueBeam Linear Accelerator , Tomotherapy , High Dose Rate Brachytherapy , Wide Bore CT Simulator , and Intraoperative Radiation Therapy System . This year , SJMC became the first private hospital in Malaysia to offer digital PET / CT and TomoTherapy with Synchrony services .
These technologies enable the team of medical experts to deliver from simple to complex high-end radiotherapy techniques such as :
• 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
• Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Brachytherapy
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