The South African Minster of health: “Criminalization of Medical Negligence”.
The South African Minster of health:
Dr Zweli Mkhize
Discusses: the “Criminalization of Medical Negligence in South Africa” with specific reference to the Prof. Beale and the Late Dr Munshi’s criminal medical negligence case.
Please listen to the video clip.
@38.44 to 43.44 minutes in this South African medical association interview video clip.
Quick summary of some points below:
-NPA/Department of Justice/DOH/HPCSA have had a meeting early on when the doctors where arrested.
-It has reached the courts and the DOH has no jurisdiction.
-Agreement across the board that there needs to be proper guidelines with regards to the future of Medical Negligence and criminal prosecution.
-Acknowledges recognizes the same grievances all Medical doctors and healthcare workers have in South Africa at the moment.
-Minister Dr Mkhize goes through the need to FOLLOW the inquest act and wait prior to medical negligence and possible criminal case review.
-The NPA? Concedes that there needs to be a review of this specific case. Check the “Loopholes”? The criteria?
-Nothing the DOH can do as it is in the courts hands now and they have no jurisdiction.
- Hpcsa to give feedback to NPA, whilst the case continues?