Going Back to Hospital? Here’s Why It Happens 

Nobody wants to be readmitted to the hospital after finally getting discharged. But for many South Africans, this is a common reality—often because they don’t get the right care after they leave the hospital. 

In fact, research shows that 40% of patients in South Africa are readmitted within 30 days of being discharged. 

🚑 But why? And how can you prevent it? 

The Top 3 Reasons People End Up Back in Hospital 

🚨 1. Not Following Up with a Specialist 
Many patients don’t book their post-hospital follow-up appointments—either because they feel fine or they don’t know it’s necessary. 

📌 Why this is dangerous: 
✅ Chronic conditions (like heart disease or diabetes) need regular monitoring—even if you feel better. 
✅ Missing follow-ups means undiagnosed complications can get worse, leading to emergency hospital visits. 

📌 What You Should Do: Book your follow-up before you leave the hospital—or let Curo Care assist in managing your appointments. 

💊 2. Confusion Around Medication 
Did you know that 50% of patients don’t take their medication correctly after being discharged? 

🚑 Common mistakes include: 
❌ Skipping doses because they feel fine 
❌ Running out of meds and not refilling on time 
❌ Not understanding how different medications interact 

📌 What You Should Do: If you’re confused about your medication, ask for help. Curo Care helps patients stay on track and avoid medication-related hospital visits. 

💙 3. Not Claiming Medical Aid Benefits for Recovery 
Most people don’t realize their medical aid covers services like home nurse visits, rehabilitation, and post-discharge support—but many don’t claim these benefits. 

📌 What You Should Do: Check what’s covered! Many avoidable hospital readmissions happen because patients didn’t access the support they were entitled to. Curo Care helps you understand your benefits and claim them. 

How Curo Care Helps Patients Stay Out of Hospital 

At Curo Care, we focus on preventing avoidable readmissions by ensuring patients: 

💙 Book their follow-up appointments on time 
💙 Understand their medication plan 
💙 Access post-hospital benefits like home nursing & therapy 
💙 Receive social and emotional support to recover fully 

Don’t Let a Preventable Hospital Visit Happen to You 

📩 If you or a loved one has recently been discharged, let’s make sure your recovery is on track. Contact Curo Care today and avoid unnecessary readmissions.