Doctors average 16 minutes on computer for every patient
For each patient they see, doctors spend about 16 minutes using electronic health records, a U.S. study1 finds.
Researchers examined approximately 100 million patient encounters...
Championing digital healthcare in South Africa*
Mother-daughter team, Dr Maggie Mojapelo and Dr Malebo Mojapelo-Mokotedi, are active stewards of digital health solutions. They’re on a quest to use new, innovative...
Input required on measures to stem codeine abuse in SA
Concern over the abuse of codeine-containing medicines, especially in South Africa has prompted the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to request input...
2020 – A healthcare upturn unlikely
2019 brought with it a host of healthcare policy decisions, which aimed to stabilise the South African healthcare sector, promoting sustainability. The Health Market...
Understanding medical malpractice in SA
The second edition of "Understanding Medical Malpractice in South Africa" has now been released as an updated follow-up to the first published in March...
13th Haematology Oncology Symposium
10-11 July
Hospital Association of SA (HASA) Conference
14-16 September
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Summit Africa
14-16 February
SAMA states position on criminal charges against doctors
SAMA has issued a position statement on the
criminal charging of medical personnel, following the charges of culpable
homicide against paediatric surgeon, Dr Peter Beale and...
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Healthcare must proceed with caution in adopting AI
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform and disrupt healthcare. However, the industry must beware of unintended consequences and not give in to marketing...
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SAMA opposed to NHI Bill in current...
High-dose vitamin D shows no benefit in critically ill
Critically ill patients who are vitamin D deficient do not seem to gain any benefit from the administration of high-dose vitamin D in the intensive care...
Children conceived from frozen embryos at increased risk for certain cancers
When frozen embryos are used during in vitro fertilization (IVF), the resulting children have a slightly higher risk than other kids for certain types...
Government intents on destroying private health insurance to pave way...
The announcement by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) that no Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBO) will be allowed for low-income consumers and no health...
Health corruption watchdog probing numerous fraud, corruption complaints
Since its launch in October, the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) has received numerous complaints of serious corruption, fraud and maladministration in the health...
SAMA opposed to NHI Bill in current form
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says while it remains supportive of the progressive realisation of Universal Health Coverage for people in South Africa,...