Unfortunately the first time many people come in contact with Medical Practice Laws is when they have to institute claims for compensation as the result of injuries sustained because of negligence, malpractice or mistakes made by the health workers in treating them.

The South Africa Constitution of 1994 has given ample recognition of the rights of the patient within the Medical Practice Laws. The patient for instance, has the right to fair treatment, confidentiality, and information about the treatment plans, emergency services, and basic healthcare. The Medical Practice Laws regulate the way medical practitioners should treat patients ensuring that patients get quality treatment irrespective of their race, age, sex, and religious orientation.

Adele van der Walt Attorneys specialise in medical negligence, malpractice, injuries, and discrimination cases. We have a long track record of successful cases ensuring that patients get the compensation required for injuries or personal trauma sustained because of the actions or failure to act by health workers.

The field is broad and can include from violation of your rights as an HIV infected person to breaching of patient doctor confidentiality. It can also include wrong diagnosis cases and cases where the doctor has not informed you about the consequences of a specific treatment before proceeding, resulting in poor health or injury to you. Cases where your privacy has not been respected or where you have for instance, been treated with content can also form the grounds for claims. Other instances include doctors making severe treatment mistakes or nurses providing the wrong medicine, and more.

It should be noted that some cases cannot be settled out of court and may drag on for years. Fortunately your attorneys will deal with the paperwork, litigation, and more. You will be informed about the progress and may need to provide evidence as well as statements. We will guide you through the process every step of the way, ensuring that you never get lost in all the paperwork and litigation. In most instances, cases can be resolved quickly. As such we will inform you about the possible outcomes and give guidance on the best routes to take. It is important not to stay the victim, but to make use of the Medical Practice Laws designed to protect you in getting the compensation you deserve.

For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA)
or e-mail us at linda@avdw.co.za