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Telehealth Ethical Guidelines (HPCSA) These ethical guidelines for healthcare practitioners in South Africa regarding the practice of telehealth, emphasising professional conduct, patient care, and the use of technology in healthcare delivery. The Spirit of Professional Guidelines The HPCSA emphasizes the importance of trust and ethical practice in healthcare. Good clinical practice is rooted in […]
đź©ş Why Every South African Doctor Needs a Valid Practice Number In South Africa, a practice number isn’t just a formality—it’s your legal gateway to private healthcare billing. Issued by the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) via the Practice Code Numbering System (PCNS), this unique identifier confirms your registration with a statutory health […]
Medicine loses its soul when it becomes mechanical.” > — Dr. Ellapen Rapiti, September 3, 2025 DR EV RAPITI SEP 3 READ IN APP ✍️ > “Medicine loses its soul when it becomes mechanical.” > — Dr. Ellapen Rapiti In today’s clinical landscape, protocols dominate. Algorithms dictate decisions. Time pressures reduce patients to checklists. […]
Rising Mega Gap Claims Signal Growing Healthcare Funding Woes The South African private healthcare sector is experiencing a worsening funding crisis, highlighted by a surge in mega gap claims (exceeding R50,000). Between 2020 and 2024, these claims increased by 512% in volume and 437% in value, with the average large loss gap claim reaching R63,000. […]
Healthcare Professions: Where Empathy Meets Expertise Healthcare isn’t just about diagnostics—it’s about people. AI can analyse bloodwork, but it can’t build trust with a nervous patient. It can summarise symptoms, but it can’t guide someone through grief. That’s where human caregivers shine. Why It Matters: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that healthcare and social assistance […]
As an M.D, here’s my 100% honest opinion and observations/advices about using ChatGPT Educational Purpose Only BACKGROUND Recently I have seen posts and comments about how doctors missed a disease for years, and ChatGPT provided a correct, overlooked diagnosis. Imagine a chat bot on steroids, ending the years-long suffering of a real human. If real, […]
Dear Doctor, There is a no cost way of accomplishing what needs be and it starts with: 1) navigating the information regulator website 2) registering the persons are who will be representative of the practice 3) submitting and uploading the PAIA manual 4) Submit your 2025 incident/annual submission/return form. Alternatively, have a chaperone service […]
Why is it that SA health practitioners, right now, a reluctant and reticent to invest in, and embrace, taking steps to grow their practices? What is the root cause. And how can one best rekindle their enthusiasm? South African health practitioners may be reluctant to invest in and embrace steps to grow their practices due […]
How AI Can Be Used to Streamline Dental Practice SMILE ARCHITECT Read on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fudley-bezuidenhout-pr-eng-b530b85_ai-in-frontline-dentistry-fictitious-patient-activity-7333749716553220097-WvuD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADnh28BLxhwKJXBmgv-3SxBSvNnvOz-pdc
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction Apr 22, 2025 Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt […]