The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Sasog said it supported the opinions of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA), that the action of issuing a warrant of arrest is a direct threat to healthcare delivery in South Africa and is not in the interests of the health system - public or private.
"While Sasog respects and fully supports the rule of law and the regulatory processes guiding investigations and the quest for justice, it is extremely concerned about unnecessary warrants [of] arrest and public humiliation of healthcare providers and the apparent use of this for political gain or personal retaliation.
"Globally, reforms regarding medical culpable homicide have taken place or are under discussion in countries, including India, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom," Sasog said.