South African doctors call for law reform, fearing a harsh penalty if patients die

By Henry Lerm, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminal and Procedural Law, Nelson Mandela University
Ethelwynn Stellenberg, Associate Professor in Nursing, Stellenbosch University

In November 2021 the South African Medico-Legal Association joined other with leading healthcare organisations in South Africa in urging the government to review the culpable homicide law and its application in healthcare settings.

The South African Medico-Legal Association represents medical and legal practitioners,…

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