American Hospital Dubai and Mayo Clinic announced recently that American Hospital Dubai has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of healthcare suppliers dedicated to much better serving clients and their families through collaboration.

American Hospital Dubai is the first healthcare organization in the Middle East to join the network. The formal arrangement offers the organization access to the latest Mayo Clinic understanding and promotes partnership amongst physicians to benefit clients. Through these shared resources, more patients can get the answer to intricate medical questions-- and comfort-- while remaining near to home.

" We are really happy to be the first healthcare facility in the Middle East to be selected to sign up with the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network," states Peter Makowski, CEO of American Hospital Dubai. "We look forward to building on the high standards of care we have in place and boosting quality much more. As one of the pioneers of private healthcare, we are figured out to press the bar even higher in the Middle East when it pertains to patient-centric care-- a dedication we share with Mayo Clinic."

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, American Hospital Dubai will work closely with Mayo to share medical understanding and clinical expertise in manner ins which boost client care. Network products and services include:

eConsults that enable American Hospital Dubai physicians to connect electronically and directly with Mayo specialists for additional input on a patients care

AskMayoExpert database for reference at the point of care to offer the latest Mayo-vetted information on disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendations and reference materials for a wide range of medical conditions

Health care consulting that enables American Hospital Dubai to learn more about Mayos clinical, operational and business models, including their design and implementation

eTumor Board conferences that invite American Hospital Dubai physicians to present and discuss management of complex cancer cases with a multidisciplinary panel of Mayo specialists and other network members

American Hospital Dubai providers also can access Mayo's substantial library of patient education materials and view archived Mayo Clinic grand rounds presentations that include Mayo physicians and scientists.

" We are pleased to invite American Hospital Dubai to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says David Hayes, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Care Network. "As we have actually collaborated towards this day, it is clear that high-quality, patient-centered care is basic to the objective of both our companies. We look forward to collaborating in ways that enhance that care.