Informed consent for telemedicine in South Africa: A survey of consent practices among healthcare professionals in Durban KwaZuluNatal

Background. The Health Professions Council of South Africa is drafting guidelines to regulate the practice of telemedicine. These emphasise the need for signed informed consent for all aspects of the consultation process, including data transmission and storage. Objective. To survey current practic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: M Mars, C Jack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2013-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Bioethics and Law
Online Access:http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/287/301