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
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
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
The state has to employ another one million people to match international standards
The body should overcome its reluctance to classify atrocities as crimes against humanity, as the cases of Joao Rodrigues and Wouter Basson demonstrate
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
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…
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
These health workers presided over one of the deadliest tragedies since the dawn of democracy. Find out why they can still practice.
Big Cereal is obviously concerned about their profits, so it’s little wonder they find the Banting diet unpalatable
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.
Without their presence South Africa’s national health insurance cannot be implemented successfully to provide quality healthcare.
Cardiologist Wouter Basson’s bid to have four charges of unprofessional and unethical conduct against him dismissed has failed.
The bid by Wouter Basson, who headed SA’s chemical and biological warfare programme, to have misconduct charges against him dropped continues today.
Aaron Motsoaledi has denied allegations that he is trying to "hijack" the appointment of a new registrar to "serve his own agenda".
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is being accused of hijacking the process for appointing a new registrar.
Security around hospitals must be tightened, Parliament has insisted, in the wake of the murder of a doctor by a patient at a hospital in Mpumalanga.
The Health Professions Council on Tuesday warned about an increase in people masquerading as medical practitioners.
Sixteen doctors at a KZN hospital who allegedly ignored life-threatening emergencies during their strike face a probe by the HPCSA.
The Star newspaper has denied being in possession of the medical records of Schabir Shaik.
