Legal requirements for reporting clinical cases to the South African police or social services
Medical confidentiality is the cornerstone for a trustful relationship between patients and the health professionals attending to them. However, when history or clinical findings suggest certain offenses, statutory laws (Children’s Act, Older Persons Act, Mental Health Care Act, Sexual Offenses Act)...
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| Main Authors: | Dirk T. Hagemeister, William Oosthuizen, Bridgette Mokae |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024-06-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5919 |
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