Webinar: Media Covering Medical Malpractice in an ethical manner

26/11/2020

Dr Rinesh Chetty, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from Durban.

He will give an input on the concerns of the medical professions on how cases of alleged medical negligence are reported in the media, which could have a devastating impact on the reputations of medical practitioners.

Dr Kgosi Letlape, outgoing president of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

He will explain how the HPCSA handles cases of alleged medical negligence and also the processes to be followed to lodge such complaints,

Okyerebea Ampofo-Anti, a specialist media law attorney

She will explain how Journalists should navigate the minefield of reporting medical Malpractice in a balanced and fair manner.

Dr George Claassen, Public Editor/Internal Ombud of News24 and Media24.

He will discuss the issues from an ethical perspective, with specific reference to the Press Code.

Prof Daynia Ballot

Her personal experience on the difficulties of getting medical practitioners accountable.

Additional comments:
Dr Natalie Zimmerman
Chairperson of the South African Society of Anesthesiologists
Discusses the role and need for mediation.
(Sasa)