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Suing a medical practitioner for medical malpractice in Zimbabwe
WEBIt is a matter of semantics. With the changes in the law in Zimbabwe, a number of medico-legal claims are now being instituted in the courts involving medical mishaps and medical mistakes. Medical practitioners are not expected to employ the highest possible degree of professional skill, but are expected to employ reasonable skill and care.
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The test for professional negligence for medical doctors in …
WEBThe principles of aquilian liability for medical negligence are as follows: (A) A reasonable person in the position of the medical practitioner; (i) Would have foreseen harm of the general kind that actually occurred; (ii) Would have foreseen the general kind of casual consequence by which that harm occurred; (iii) Would have taken steps to
The Penalties of Sexual Harassment in Zimbabwe
WEBThe Constitutional Court of South Africa in McGregor v Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council & Others [2021] ZACC 14 para 1 noted that: “Sexual harassment1 is the most heinous misconduct that plagues a workplace.” Although prohibited under the labour laws of this country, it persists.
Medical Negligence in Zimbabwe
WEBMedical negligence is also known as medical malpractice in terms of which a doctor, surgeon, hospital and the nursing staff may be found liable for injuries. Some of the leading cases involving medical negligence have involved a failure by a medical doctor to take X-Ray. 47 In one case, a hospital was held vicariously liable for the actions and
The right to health care services in Zimbabwe
WEBSection 76 (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe enshrines the right to health care services to all citizens. The government has a responsibility to take all practical measures to ensure the provision of basic, accessible and adequate health services throughout the country and to ensure that no person is refused emergency treatment 14 at any health institution.
Suing a clinic, hospital or doctor in Zimbabwe
WEBIt is therefore possible to sue a public hospital or private hospital for professional negligence, or any health institution operated or designed to provide inpatient or outpatient treatment, diagnostic or therapeutic inventions, nursing, rehabilitate, palliative, convalescent preventive or other health services in Zimbabwe.
Medical Cannabis In Zimbabwe
WEBThe growing of medicinal cannabis is governed by the Dangerous Drugs (Production of Cannabis for Medicinal & Scientific Use) Regulations S.I 2018-062. According to the regulations, in order for a person to grow medical cannabis in Zimbabwe, one must: Pay a research fee (if applicable) of $5,000 – to renew, this is $2,500. Farmers of cannabis
Guardianship and Custody under the Guardianship of Minors …
WEBPut differently, custody is the physical control and principal responsibility of the minor child’s well-being and daily care, whilst guardianship comprises the full rights over the affairs of a minor including dealing with health, education needs, financial security or any welfare needs. Upon separation of the parents, the custodial parent
Medical negligence in emergency and maternity awards in …
WEBZimbabwe is witnessing a significant increase in the number of health care facilities being established in the country, such as municipal clinics, district hospitals, metropolitan hospitals and provincial hospitals.
Appearing before the Medical & Dental Practitioners Council of …
WEBThe Medical & Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) is a specialised statutory Council which is the custos morum of the medical and dental profession in Zimbabwe. The MDPCZ is a specialised Council, which is comprised of dental practitioners, surgeons, physicians, anesthetists, pediatricians, pathologists, radiologists, obstetricians
Constitutional rights of Children in Zimbabwe
WEBArticle 19 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment) (No. 20) Act, 2013 provides that the government of Zimbabwe should adopt policies and measures that ensure that matters relating to children, and the best interests of children are paramount. Thus, the State has an obligation, within the limits of the resources available to it, to ensure
Labour Law in Zimbabwe Kanokanga & Partners
WEBAt Kanokanga & Partners we understand the importance of employment. We have structurally designed our firm to advise clients on all areas of labour related issues ranging from pension law, social security, skills developments, health and safety and more. Our labour lawyers are specialists who work closely with various consultancy based
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