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02 August 2017
Baby LM was taken to see his GP, Dr E for his six week check. During this examination Dr E noted that his left testis was in the scrotum but his right testis was palpable in the canal. He asked LM’s mother to bring him back for review in a month.
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14 September 2014
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01 September 2012
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A complication, not negligence
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More than a bruise
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Scarred for life?
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He did his best
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01 November 2004
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Spinal cord infarction
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01 August 2004
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Complications happen
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01 May 2004
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If only we had the gift of foresight
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01 May 2004
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No knuckling under
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Nobody's perfect
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Reconstructing the past
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One in the eye for spurious litigation
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01 November 2003
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01 August 2003
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Counting the cost of GP claims
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Helping you avoid claims and complaints
From the case files: Back with back pain
You’ve received a subpoena... What next?
Are you social media savvy?
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CPD Questionnaire
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Medical Records in South Africa: A Medical Protection Guide
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Appendix 1: Retention and disposal of records
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Consent to Medical Treatment in South Africa: A Medical Protection Guide
Introduction
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Appendix 1: List of ethical rules, regulations and policy guidelines published by the HPCSA
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Common Problems: Managing the Risks in Hospital Practice in South Africa
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