title: Challenging the cost of clinical negligence.
abstract: Healthcare professionals in South Africa (SA) are facing challenging times. As the clinical negligence claims environment in SA deteriorates, the impact is being felt by healthcare professionals, but also by the wider public owing to the strain that costs place on the public purse. The authors look at the current claims environment, and explain why a debate about reform is so important.
authors.affiliation: Head of Medical Services: Africa, Medical Protection Society, Victoria House, 2 Victoria Place, Leeds, UK. graham.howarth@mps.org.uk.
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Howarth
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hallinan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal / Q000191:economics*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D017751:Safety Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D013019:South Africa