Charging for no-shows
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
New HPCSA website
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
Competition Commission healthcare inquiry
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
Credit bureau chastised over medical records
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
Homeopathic meds no better than place
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
Support for tougher response to infectious diseases
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
Medical negligence claims threaten NHI
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
Surviving a deadly virus – some in Guinea have recovered from Ebola
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
HPCSA conference survey
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
First aid for Biokineticists
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
Give your views on role extention for Radiographers
HPCSA calls on Radiologists and Radiographers to assist with a study to determine the feasibility of role extension for Radiographers relating to the injection of… Read More »Give your views on role extention for Radiographers
Registration of Dental Assistants
Following the recent judgment by Judge Ismail, all Dental Assistants have to be registered with the HPCSA. Judge Ismail dismissed the South African Dental Association’s… Read More »Registration of Dental Assistants
Annual fees due
A final reminder to all practitioners that annual fees are due before 1 April. Please click here to view Annual Fees payable and remember to… Read More »Annual fees due
Motsoaledi warns opportunists NHI will not be ‘a pot of gold’
HEALTH Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday that National Health Insurance (NHI) was not “a pot of gold”, and urged caution over the role of… Read More »Motsoaledi warns opportunists NHI will not be ‘a pot of gold’
Cancer vaccination campaign under way
Bloemfontein – A national vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer in women was launched on Wednesday, targeting thousands of Grade Four schoolgirls. “South Africa is… Read More »Cancer vaccination campaign under way
Two years in a rural hospital
Dr Helen Cranage spent two years in South Africa. Here’s a personal account of her time at Mosvold Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. After setting off to… Read More »Two years in a rural hospital
Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics Board roadshow
It’s time for another exciting chance to engage with other members of the Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics. Join us at the roadshow… Read More »Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics Board roadshow
The Right to Quality Health Care
The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and the Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics Invite you to attend an evening of reflection… Read More »The Right to Quality Health Care
Support for reform of the pharmaceutical patent laws
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has come out in support of Minister Motsoaledi and the DTI’s call for reform on South African medicine patent… Read More »Support for reform of the pharmaceutical patent laws
Heads will roll over poor healthcare
Interesting times lie ahead for South Africa’s public healthcare system. Starting today, heads will roll if the quality of healthcare is found to have been… Read More »Heads will roll over poor healthcare