Health Professions Council Of South Africa
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Suicide victim’s mother appeals health professions panel decision absolving doctor
Fallon Finch’s family claims she did not receive emergency medical treatment that could have saved her life because she told the doctor she could not afford the cost of blood tests
How Dr Nandipha betrayed the notion of a ‘good doctor’
A respectful, honourable medic will uphold the trust that is bestowed on them by opting out of prioritising personal interests over the best interests of the public
Mental health paramedics can ease depression and anxiety in South Africa but they’re overlooked
Many South Africans don’t have access to psychologists or psychiatrists. Counsellors can relieve this burden but they can’t find work in the public sector
Expand the public service, especially in healthcare and education
The state has to employ another one million people to match international standards
The recently renewed NPA should show its teeth
The body should overcome its reluctance to classify atrocities as crimes against humanity, as the cases of Joao Rodrigues and Wouter Basson demonstrate
Racial bias against black medical practitioners ‘reflects fissures of an unresolved past’
The testimonials of black doctors have given credence to allegations of racial profiling. Of those listed on a Gems blacklist, 94% of general practitioners were black
Challenges and opportunities for telemedicine in Africa
Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in…
Forced sterilisation is ‘inhuman’
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
Whatever happened to the doctors & nurses involved in the #LifeEsidimeni tragedy
These health workers presided over one of the deadliest tragedies since the dawn of democracy. Find out why they can still practice.
The Snap, Crackle and Pop defence of Tim Noakes
Big Cereal is obviously concerned about their profits, so it’s little wonder they find the Banting diet unpalatable
Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold
Wouter Basson says former president Nelson Mandela reappointed him to an army post, because the US and UK insisted the state keep a close eye on him.
Foreign doctors hold out a lifeline
Without their presence South Africa’s national health insurance cannot be implemented successfully to provide quality healthcare.
Show must go on: Basson fails in bid to quash charges
Cardiologist Wouter Basson’s bid to have four charges of unprofessional and unethical conduct against him dismissed has failed.
Wouter Basson resumes battle to keep his medical licence
The bid by Wouter Basson, who headed SA’s chemical and biological warfare programme, to have misconduct charges against him dropped continues today.
Health minister denies pushing for his own man
Aaron Motsoaledi has denied allegations that he is trying to "hijack" the appointment of a new registrar to "serve his own agenda".