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...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
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 |