Can private obstetric care be saved in South Africa

This article examines the question of whether private obstetric care in South Africa (SA) can be saved in view of the escalation in medical and legal costs brought about by a dramatic increase in medical negligence litigation. This question is assessed with reference to applicable medical and legal...

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Main Authors: Graham Howarth, Pieter Carstens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2014-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Bioethics and Law
Online Access:http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/319/358