Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services, and international accreditation and certification. In more than 100 countries, JCI partners with hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers; health systems and agencies; government ministries; academia; and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and to provide solutions for achieving peak performance.
The Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
MSQH is dedicated to improving the quality of the nations health care through voluntary accreditation. The Malaysian Hospital Accreditation Standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic improvement in an organization\'s performance and the outcomes of care.
Gleneagles Penang Hospital performs 212 different procedures. Click on a procedure name to see more details and to view doctors for that specialty.
Cancer is unregulated growth of body cells. If the growth is classified as malignant, it means that the growth can spread across various areas in the body and can usually harm them. Oral cancer usually refers to cancer affecting the mouth and its various parts. There are various things which have the potential to induce cancerous growth in the body. If detected at an early stage they can be treated using various ways including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy. Possible surgical procedures include tumor removal, glossectomy (removal of the tongue), neck dissection (to remove cancer from lymph nodes), and more. The surgical procedure chosen depends on the location of the cancer and its severity. Your oncologist will decide the best suitable treatment for you after diagnosis. If the diagnostic results are positive then treatment should not be delayed.
I didn't have a satisfying experience at this hospital in Malaysia. There was a lot of language issues and communication barrier. I didn't find them very friendly or responsive in regard to my queries.
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