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us\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f91d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77f91d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e927d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74e927d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>General Overview<\/strong><\/p><p>The Internal Medicine Department of the Ir\u00e9n\u00e9e de Bruyn Hospital Center welcomes patients requiring hospital-based medical care for common acute and chronic conditions.<br \/>With a capacity of 10 beds, the department provides local, community-focused care tailored to the needs of the population of Saint-Barth\u00e9lemy.<\/p><p>Our goal is to ensure that each patient receives personalized, safe, and compassionate care, while promoting continuity in the care pathway and a return home as soon as possible.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Our Missions<\/strong><\/p><p>The department notably manages:<\/p><ul><li><p>Infectious diseases<\/p><\/li><li><p>Common respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine conditions<\/p><\/li><li><p>Exacerbations of chronic illnesses<\/p><\/li><li><p>Clinical and laboratory monitoring<\/p><\/li><li><p>Medical care for elderly or frail patients<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Each course of care is organized according to validated protocols and national guidelines, in coordination with other hospital departments and local healthcare providers.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>A Multidisciplinary Team<\/strong><\/p><p>The quality of care relies on a dedicated medical and healthcare team composed of:<\/p><ul><li><p>General practitioners and visiting specialists<\/p><\/li><li><p>Nurses<\/p><\/li><li><p>Nursing assistants<\/p><\/li><li><p>Physiotherapist (as needed)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Psychologist (upon request)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Social worker for medical-social support<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The team works closely with private practitioners and healthcare facilities across the region to ensure optimal continuity of care.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>A Patient-Centered Approach<\/strong><\/p><p>Our department places strong emphasis on:<\/p><ul><li><p>Quality and safety of care, in accordance with HAS (French National Authority for Health) certification requirements<\/p><\/li><li><p>Kindness and respect for patients\u2019 rights<\/p><\/li><li><p>Communication with patients and their families<\/p><\/li><li><p>Preparation for discharge home or transfer to an appropriate care facility<\/p><\/li><li><p>Maintaining autonomy, particularly for elderly patients<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Relatives are encouraged to take part in the care plan and to stay in 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