The Health Professional Council of South Africa has recorded a constant increase in medical malpractice claims in the country every year. However, this increase can be prevented by practitioners by constantly considering what is known as the six Cs: consent, competence, compassion, consultation, communication and clinical records.

In order to save the Court time and to clarify medical issues at hand, experts come together to compile a report otherwise known as a “joint minute”. These reports consist of the issues agreed between the experts, resulting in a speedier resolution of the matter

Great care must be taken in compiling a Joint Minute. The Minute is used as evidence and is interpreted by the Courts. An expert has the duty to not tailor his/her medical opinion in order to suit a particular party. Furthermore, the medical practitioner has a duty to provide honest, substantiated expert views on matters that relate to their field of expertise.

Friday 22 August  2014
Leila Samsodien
Justice Writer 

Two  doctors have been  found liable  for damages in a civil case that was lodged  by a city woman who suffered  a stroke …..

Medical law is a species of healthcare law. It main objectives are to regulate the Medical profession and to protect, promote and above all to support the relationship between the doctor/ hospital and the patient….