title: Counting the cost: the consequences of increased medical malpractice litigation in South Africa.
abstract: We live in uncertain times. The recession in Europe and ongoing  political instability in the Middle East are each examples of what could legally be termed a 'statement of fact'. The rising cost of healthcare in South Africa is another fact. This phenomenon is accompanied by an even more disturbing trend: a steep rise in medical malpractice litigation. An important question to consider is what effect this increase is having on healthcare provision in South Africa generally.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Malherbe
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013019:South Africa; D019472:Universal Health Insurance / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*