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Medical Consent: What Every Patient and Practitioner Needs to Know in 2026

Medical, Medico-Legal /

By Mathew Grimbeek, Senior Counsel (LLB, LLM) Medico-Legal Consent for a medical procedure is often treated as a formality. A signature on admission. A ticked box before theatre. A quick explanation while a patient is anxious, medicated, or overwhelmed. In 2026, that approach is not defensible, legally or ethically. South African law requires that patients […]

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What Paediatricians Really See During the Festive Season — and How Families Can Stay Safe

Medical, Paediatrics /

By Dr Khutso N. Sebetseba, Paediatrician Every December, paediatric units across South Africa see a predictable surge in specific emergencies. The combination of school holidays, travel, heat, disrupted routines, and more time spent around water creates a perfect storm for childhood injuries and illnesses. This article outlines the most common paediatric presentations during the festive

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