Cases and insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Doctors must report suspected sexual abuse of minors by law, with guidance emphasising early action, patient support and protection from legal risk.