Internal Medicine

Our Internal Medicine Department provides comprehensive care for adults with complex medical conditions. Our team of internists and specialists are experts in diagnosing and managing a wide range of diseases, from chronic conditions to acute illnesses, ensuring personalized treatment plans that address the whole patient and promote long-term health and wellness.

PMGH Medical Services

Internal Medicine

The Medicine Department of Port Moresby General Hospital covers a wide range of general medicine diagnostics and treatments generated from its Emergency and Outpatients Departments.

The Hospital provides an important service to its country in diagnosis and treatment of general medicine conditions through this department.

SPECIALIZED AREA OF CARE

Snake Bite Treatment

Of particular note is the Hospital's specialty in snake bite treatments.

With the estimated snakebite mortality in Papua New Guinea being about 100-fold higher than, for instance, in Australia, Port Moresby General Hospital has the largest caseload of seriously envenomed patients in PNG.

3.5 PER 100,000
POPULATION / YEAR

HISTORICAL HOSPITAL DATA

Snakebite & Ventilation

Between 1990 and 1992, snakebite is said to have accounted for about 50% of all patients requiring ventilation at this hospital.

50%

1990 – 1992

Patients Requiring Ventilation

Snakebite accounted for about 50% of all patients requiring ventilation at the hospital during this period.

INTERNAL MEDICINE SERVICES

Service Fees

The following fees apply to selected Internal Medicine procedures and services for public and private patients.

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Internal Medicine Service Fees — Public and Private Patients
#	Service	Public (PGK)	Private (PGK)
1	Pericardiocentesis	20.00	150.00
2	Pleural Tap	10.00	30.00
3	Pleural Biopsy	20.00	150.00
4	Abdominal Paracentesis	20.00	100.00
5	Peritoneal Biopsy	20.00	150.00
6	Lumbar Puncture	10.00	50.00
7	Echocardiography	50.00	100.00
8	Electrocardiogram	10.00	50.00
9	Angiogram^*	2,500.00	5,000.00
10	Stenting^*	5,000.00	10,000.00
11	Stress Test	50.00	100.00
12	Holter Monitor	20.00	100.00
13	CVP Line	10.00	100.00
14	Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy	20.00	60.00
15	Liver Biopsy	30.00	90.00
16	Haemodialysis	100.00	300.00
17	AV Fistula (Haemodialysis)	100.00	150.00
18	Peritoneal Dialysis	50.00	150.00

^* Fees as supplied by Port Moresby General Hospital.

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PMGH INTERNAL MEDICINE

Need More Information?

Contact Port Moresby General Hospital for information about Internal Medicine services and applicable fees.

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Expert Diagnosis. Comprehensive Care.

Internal Medicine provides comprehensive care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions. Our clinicians work closely with patients to understand their health needs and provide thoughtful, coordinated care.

Through specialist knowledge, careful assessment and multidisciplinary teamwork, PMGH is committed to helping patients receive the right care at the right time.

SPECIALIST MEDICAL CARE