Cases and insights

Dr Sara Jamieson, Dr Lucy Hanington, and Dr Mark Burns, all Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, share how to navigate this tricky situation.

Case Manager Sr Letmore Chigudu and Claims Manager Christine Groenewald from Medical Protection examine the legal and medicolegal risks of signing clinical documents, with practical advice to help doctors protect patients and themselves.

Professor Martin Brand, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, explores how doctors can use AI safely and responsibly, with practical guidance on risk, liability, consent and clinical oversight.

Sr Letmore Chigudu, Case Manager at Medical Protection, discusses the delicate balance between parental autonomy and a child’s best interests, and outlines practical steps to help reduce medicolegal risk.

Mpho Siphugu, Claims Manager and Musa Dhladhla, Case Manager, both at Medical Protection, examine a case on a post-caesarean fatality where expert evidence confirmed that the anaesthetist’s care met accepted standards.

Dr Volker Hitzeroth, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares how AI scribing can support efficiency in healthcare, but clinicians remain responsible for ensuring safe use through proper consent, data handling, accuracy and oversight.

Graham Craig, Regional Director for South Africa Medical Protection, discusses the recent ruling from the Constitutional Court on the Certificate of Needs provision (sections 36-40 of the National Health Act).

Rosalyn Chaloner, Case Manager at Medical Protection, discusses a case of dental injury caused by endotracheal tube and the importance of consent, documentation and early support.

Dr Blesset Nkambule, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explores a case of patient data disclosure via WhatsApp and outlines key steps for ensuring consent, protecting confidentiality and managing complaints effectively.

We sit down with Sarah to discuss her thoughts on using AI in healthcare and discuss her new role.

How small mistakes can lead to claims and practice changes.

Medical Protection is aware of the concerns many doctors are experiencing following delays in the processing and issuance of 2026 Annual Practising Certificates (APCs). We recognise the uncertainty this has created for practitioners and want to provide clear reassurance to our members.