Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Medical Malpractice Attorneys Can Assist With Your Medically Related Grievance
The medical profession is, by its very nature, intrinsically a caring one. However , just as in any other profession, sometimes things go wrong and when it does, you often feel confused, isolated and unsure of your rights and what you can do to fix the situation. The very first thing you should do is contact medical malpractice attorneys for solid, up to date advice regarding your rights and possible courses of action.
Medical malpractice can be basically defined as a negligent act or omission by a medical professional that deviates from the accepted standards of practice which results in the injury or death of a patient. All health care professionals in South Africa are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), a statutory body established in terms of the Health Professions Act No. 56, and must abide by its given code of conduct and ethics. As experts in the field of medical law, medical malpractice attorneys are able to assist in ascertaining whether you have, in fact, been the victim of medical negligence, the type of negligence and what recompense should be due to you as a result.
The range of transgressions that fall under the umbrella of ‘medical malpractice’ could include anything from inappropriate behaviour by your doctor during a consultation, misdiagnosis of your condition, prescribing the incorrect medication or a surgeon unknowingly leaving swabs or medical implements in your body after an operation. Your medical malpractice attorneys will be able to ascertain what kind of case you have and how strong your chances are of successfully instituting a medical malpractice claim.
If you need to ascertain whether you have a case for medical negligence, contact Adele van der Walt Attorneys Inc, expert medical malpractice attorneys able to offer thorough advice and assistance when you need it most.
For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA) or e-mail us at clare@avdw.co.za
