The South African Medical Association (Sama) is calling for the establishment of specialised medical courts after murder charges were levelled against paediatric surgeon Peter Beale.(Full article attached)
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As COVID-19 spreads across Africa, causing disruption of already fragile health systems, it is becoming clear that responses require action beyond the health sector and must be tailored to the local situation.
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The high incidence of malpractice in South Africa, as well as high litigation costs associated with medical malpractice litigation in the current system, have resulted in unaffordable costs of professional indemnity cover for the medical profession as well as an unaffordable financial burden on the State. This is threatening the provision of medical services.
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Adv Pat van den Heever brings to our attention: "Important judgement re future medical expenses" ....read more
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MPS gives a paper on the challenges we are presently facing with the increasing number of clinical negligence litigation. Discussion on stratergy follows.
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The rationale for the medical malpractice liability system is to compensate patients injured due to negligent care and to deter providers from practicing negligently. Limited evidence is available regarding experience with medical malpractice in radiation oncology. We review characteristics and national trends in radiation oncology malpractice claims and their associated costs and compare radiation oncology claims to those of other specialties. This study provides evidence that can be used to
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Journal Article December 2015 Vol. 105. no. 12
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