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Kholina v Health Professionals Councils of South Africa and Others (8523/21) [2021] ZAGPPHC 404 (18 June 2021)

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This blog was co-authored by: Rethabile Shabalala, Associate Designate Ksenia Kholina brought a successful application here, to oblige the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) to set a date for an examination to enable her to practise as a dentist.  Ksenia was born in Russia but, with her family, relocated to South Africa in … Continue reading

HPCSA – primary guardian of morals of the health profession

Photo of Natasha NaidooPhoto of Hishaam KhanBy Natasha Naidoo and Hishaam Khan on Posted in General
On 15 January 2021 the Supreme Court of Appeal handed down a judgment which pronounced on the jurisdiction of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical malpractice watchdog and the primary guardian of morals of the health profession. The judgment confirmed that the HPCSA’s jurisdiction is not limited to the conduct … Continue reading

When does a healthcare practitioner’s claim for damages for malicious HPCSA proceedings prescribe?

Photo of Deniro Pillay (ZA)Photo of Siyabonga MatheBy Deniro Pillay (ZA) and Siyabonga Mathe on Posted in General
A healthcare practitioner, who is the subject of malicious HPCSA proceedings, may institute a damages claim for malicious prosecution against the complainant who initiated the proceedings within three years from the date the HPCSA informs the practitioner of its decision to dismiss the complaint. The claim only arises, and prescription starts to run, from the … Continue reading

HPCSA relaxes scope of practice rule, and provides more COVID-19 guidelines

Photo of Yash NaidooBy Yash Naidoo on Posted in General
On 17 April 2020, the Health Professions Council of South Africa provided its latest COVID-19 guidelines to registered practitioners. The guidelines were circulated to registered practitioners via e-mail – as at the date of publication of this article, the guidelines are yet to be published on the HPCSA’s website www.hpcsa.co.za The HPCSA acknowledges that the … Continue reading

HPCSA guidance on telemedicine during COVID-19 outbreak

Photo of Yash NaidooBy Yash Naidoo on Posted in General
On 26 March 2020 – the eve of the 21 day nationwide lockdown in South Africa – the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) issued a guidance note regarding the practice of telemedicine. The guidance note supplements and amends the HPCSA’s existing guidelines for the practice of telemedicine (booklet 10) as follows: The term … Continue reading

Amendment to HPCSA Inquiry Regulations

Photo of Yash NaidooBy Yash Naidoo on Posted in General
The regulations relating to inquiries into alleged unprofessional conduct of healthcare practitioners registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) have been amended. Practitioners must ensure that their current and correct e-mail address is in the HPCSA’s records. Two of the three amendments bring the regulations up to speed with modern times. A … Continue reading

Fit and proper tooth whitening

Photo of Yash NaidooBy Yash Naidoo on Posted in General
Oral hygienists may perform tooth whitening procedures only if they have received adequate education and training on the procedure at an institution accredited by the Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene (PBDOH). The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has confirmed the decision by the PBDOH that oral hygienists who have not … Continue reading
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