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The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content, completeness or adequacy of the information and data posted to this website. Although reasonable efforts have been made to reflect the most current, correct and clearly expressed information available, inadvertent errors may nonetheless occur and applicable laws, rules and regulations may change from time to time. HASA thus disclaims all responsibility for the consequences of any actions or omissions by users on the strength of any data or information appearing on this website. All users are strongly advised to obtain specific and pertinent advice for particular situations from the appropriate sources, experts, Professional Boards, State Departments and similar bodies. The information appearing on this website is posted for educational or informative purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, medical or other advice.

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Unless otherwise indicated the views expressed on this website are solely those of the Hospital Association of South Africa. Although HASA represents the majority of private hospitals in South Africa, the views of its individual members may differ from those expressed from time to time on this website and should therefore be discussed with the particular hospital or organization concerned where such specificity is desired.

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References in this website to any specific commercial product, process, service, trade name, trademark, or organization other than HASA does not necessarily constitute or imply HASA's endorsement or approval unless expressly stated otherwise.

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The material appearing on this website is subject to Copyright law and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of the Hospital Association of South Africa.

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Adv. K. Worrall-Clare

Adv. K. Worrall-Clare is the CEO of HASA, and also temporarily holds the position of Executive Officer: Legal Affairs. He is responsible for managing the strategic and operational needs of HASA. Worrall-Clare, a respected commentator on health related law, also renders legal advice to members of the association. He has numerous academic publications and training manuals under his belt.

Worrall-Clare continues to research health related law and policy, and in particular the development of a human rights-based approach to healthcare provision. He has a special interest in minors’ rights to privacy and confidentiality especially with informed consent. His studies concentrate on biomedical ethics in the private hospital sector and, in this regard, has completed a postgraduate diploma in Applied Ethics.

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HIGHLIGHTED DOCUMENTS

Hasa Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations

13 July 2010

The annual Hasa Awards of Excellence are part of the Ministerial Healthcare Awards. This year's theme is Quality is Excellence. The process to find the best of the best in the private hospital industry is nearing its end. The Health Excellence Awards 2010 will take place in November 2010 and the deadline date for submission of entries is 07 October 2010.

LegalWatchJune02,68

15 June 2010

The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (as amended). How does it affect healthcare?

Several outstanding provisions of the Children’s Act [Act 38 of 2005] have become operational. The relevant Government Gazette has made the date upon which the law became operational as being 01 April 2010.

LegalWATCH June01,67

02 June 2010

HASA LEGALWatch:June01

Update on Sections 55 and 56 of the National Health Act, 2003 relating to the
removal of blood or other tissue, together with section 68 which
permits the Minister of Health to make regulations relating to tissue,
cells, organs, blood, blood products and gametes, has been
promulgated. (In other words, has become law, as of the 17th of May
2010). Download The June 01 LegalWatch:

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Complaints

The Hospital Association of South Africa is a non-statutory body; the Association will gladly act as a mediator and will investigate an incident on behalf of a patient, or relative.

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