Tag: Health Professions Act 56 of 1974

Disclosing medical information: Privacy rights considered

MEC: Health Gauteng Province v RS Is confidentiality lost in respect of patient medical information if it is contained in public records?  “57. This brings to the fore the question whether confidentiality is lost in...

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Inexcusable delayed hearing: Final interdict granted

Dr A v Health Professions Council of SA What should courts do when there is an inexcusable delayed hearing against doctor concerning alleged unprofessional medical conduct? ’84. I also agree that if one considers the...

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Professional practice rights: Pending appeal?

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Apprehension of irreparable harm: Well-grounded?

E v The Health Professionals Council of SA When is there a genuine apprehension of irreparable harm that requires a court to stay an investigation into alleged unethical conduct? “[43] All of this leads me to conclude that...

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Precautionary suspension upheld: Rational lawful decision

Motau v Minister of Health When is it rational and lawful to suspend a senior executive as a precaution against the risk of possible harm to the enterprise? “[32] It is common cause that the First Respondent is an organ of...

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Unprofessional conduct considered: Practice watchdog?

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