About MPS

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is South Africa’s leading indemnifier of healthcare professionals. As a not-for-profit mutual organisation, MPS offers support to members with the legal, ethical and related problems that arise from their professional practice. MPS membership offers peace of mind to more than 26,000 health professionals in South Africa and over 250,000 members worldwide.

Members commonly seek help with clinical negligence claims, complaints, HPCSA inquiries, legal and ethical dilemmas, disciplinary procedures and inquests. They have access to expert advice from a team of medicolegal consultants based in South Africa and, where appropriate, legal assistance and compensation for patients who have been harmed.

Fairness is at the heart of how we conduct our business. We actively protect and promote the interests of members and the wider profession. Equally, we believe that patients who have suffered harm from negligent treatment should receive fair compensation. We promote safer practice by running risk management and education programmes to reduce avoidable harm.

MPS is not an insurance company. The benefits of membership are discretionary - this allows us the flexibility to provide help and support even in unusual circumstances.