From the 1st August, the HPCSA will be inviting all health care practitioners registered with it, to nominate members of their professional board to be… Read More »Nominations of Members of the Professional Boards of the HPCSA
The following ethical guidelines should be observed when practitioners print professional stationery. You must include the following in your printed and electronic letterheads and other… Read More »How to print your professional stationery
It might seem entirely fair to charge a patient if they make an appointment, but then don’t turn up for it. However, this is in… Read More »Charging for no-shows
It has come to the attention of the Board that some companies have purchased x-ray equipment for mobile radiology services. These companies are apparently struggling… Read More »Beware of dubious mobile radio technology
The Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene of the HPCSA feels vindicated after a High Court judgment forcing dental assistants to be registered… Read More »Registration of dental assistants
Over the last few decades patients have rightly become better informed, leading to more questions about their care and what remedies are available to them.… Read More »Being professional at all times
A certificate from a medical practitioner is counted as legitimate grounds to miss work. My firm, over many years, has witnessed many examples of employee… Read More »Clearing the sick-leave fog at work
As you may know, 2014 not only marks the 20th anniversary of our South African democracy, but also of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) as a… Read More »20th South African Congress of Psychology
The Council is reminding all Interns to pay their Annual Fees of R530 as soon as possible. Since April 2012, Interns have been required to… Read More »Intern Registration
Pretoria – The Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has warned practitioners about suspicious mobile… Read More »Practitioners warned about dubious mobile radiology services
The common practice of charging patients who do not honor appointments is in breach of the Council’s ethical rules that states: A practitioner shall not… Read More »Charging for no-shows
Be ready for a new, fresh look and feel on the HPCSA website which will be up and running in the middle of May. The… Read More »New HPCSA website
On the back of the Private Healthcare inquiry panel members’ announcement on 30 January 2014, the Competition Commission through the presiding chairman of the Private… Read More »Competition Commission healthcare inquiry
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) issued a compliance notice to a credit bureau for keeping information about the medical status of consumers on its records.… Read More »Credit bureau chastised over medical records
Scientists who reviewed homeopathic studies from the past 16 years have concluded that homeopathy does not cure illnesses and is risky if used in place… Read More »Homeopathic meds no better than place
The South African National Aids Council (Sanac), the highest body that advises government on HIV and AIDS, TB and STI response, recently concluded its final… Read More »Support for tougher response to infectious diseases
Experts say a future National Health Insurance could face bankruptcy due to the high costs of litigation for medical negligence claims. “The cost of unregulated… Read More »Medical negligence claims threaten NHI
When Abdullah D. saw a doctor in the hospital close to his home in Conakry in late March 2014, he had high fever, headaches and… Read More »Surviving a deadly virus – some in Guinea have recovered from Ebola
Following the fantastic support of the HPCSA roadshows by practitioners, the Council is considering an annual conference and would like your input on what you… Read More »HPCSA conference survey
The Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokineticists have recently reviewed the first-aid requirements for Biokineticists. Going forward all Biokineticist must have a BLS level… Read More »First aid for Biokineticists