Medical negligence claim under the spotlight
The rising number and impact of medico-legal claims in South Africa has spurred the health industry into a united action with Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi convening the very first two days medico-legal summit on 9 to 10 March 2015 at Saint Georges Hotel.
The summit which will be addressed by various speakers, including but not limited to the World Health Organization; British Litigation Authority; Medical Protection Society; Road Accident Fund etc will deliberate on how to prevent medico-legal litigations in the South African health sector both public and private.
The Medico-Legal Summit which will be attended by various stakeholders including health experts; legal fraternity; medical specialists; hospital groups; managers and interested parties in the health industry will address, among others the following:
- Patient safety
- The impact of medico-legal litigation on the recruitment of specialists
- Impact of litigations on access to health care in South Africa
- Management of claims; and
- Access to justice for patients
Media is invited to this event as follows:
When: 9 - 10 March 2014
Venue: Saint George's Hotel
Time: 09:00 to 16:30
NB: The summit is open to the media from 09:00 - 12:45 (Monday, 09 March 2015) and 13:00 - 15:30 (Tuesday, 10 March 2015) during the declarations and address by the Minister of Heath, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi and media Q & A session.
For RSVP please contact Sara Mafa at mafas@health.gov.za or 079 697 9988.
Enquiries:
Joe Maila
Ministry of Health: Spokesperson
Mobile: 082 887 3581
Email: mailaj@health.gov.za or health.spokesperson@gmail.com
Twitter: @mjmaila @HealthZa
