Question NW3681 to the Minister of Health
14 December 2017 - NW3681
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What number of health professionals were reported to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what are the details of each health professional’s designation, (c) what breach was the health professional reported for in each case, (d) what was the outcome of each completed case, (e) what number of health professionals were suspended and (f) what number of memberships were terminated?
Reply:
The response is as follows, according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA):
(a) (i) The number of health professionals reported to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in each of the past three financial years is as follows:
- 2014/2015: 1 756
- 2015/2016: 1 795
- 2016/2017: 1 163
(ii) The number of health professional reported to the HPCSA for the period 01 April 2017 – to date is 94.
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 4133 = Medical practitioners and Dentists
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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02 = abortion |
02 = no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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405 = incorrect accounts |
11 = withdrawn |
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114 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 114 matters could not be established. |
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237= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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31=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02 =Deferred for consultation |
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10 = Cancelled |
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05 =Advertising |
01 Withdrawn |
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04 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 04 matters. |
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14 = Assault |
01 cancelled |
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01 no evidence |
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04=ombudsman mediation |
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07 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 07 matters could not be established. |
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01 =Withdrawn |
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166 - Bad communication |
11=withdrawn |
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41= due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 41matters could not be established. |
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94= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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15 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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05= Cancelled |
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03 = Breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcomein respect of the 01 matter could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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142=Certificates |
08=withdrawn |
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89= due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 89matters could not be established. |
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16= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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19=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=Referred for inquiry |
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09= Cancelled |
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1129=competence |
52=withdrawn |
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629= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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82= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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305=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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07=guilty |
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06 =duplicate |
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01=Deferred for consultation |
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47= Cancelled |
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12=Consulting rooms |
01=withdrawn |
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01 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= Cancelled |
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55 =Practising without registration |
03=withdrawn |
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32= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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13=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= guilty |
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04= Cancelled |
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16=Contraventions of the medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
03=withdrawn |
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07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= Cancelled |
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03=Covering |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02=Criminal convictions |
01=withdrawn |
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01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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23=Racial Discrimination |
01=withdrawn |
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10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02= Cancelled |
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07=Exploitation |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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36=Exposing patient to danger |
02=withdrawn |
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22 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02 = Mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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06 = No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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04 cancelled |
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440=Fees |
24=withdrawn |
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121= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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234= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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42=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=duplicated |
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01=Deferred for consultation |
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17= Cancelled |
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99=Fraud |
11=withdrawn |
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57= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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11= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=referred for inquiry |
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15 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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04= Cancelled |
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26=Withholding information |
01=Withdrawn |
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09= Due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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10= Mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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04=No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=Duplicated |
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01= Cancelled |
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519=Insufficient care/treatment |
28=withdrawn |
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260= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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74= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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137=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=guilty |
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19= Cancelled |
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04=Itinerary practice |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Kickbacks |
01=withdrawn |
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03=Lost samples |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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49=Operation without consent |
03=withdrawn |
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23= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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10= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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10=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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03=Duplicated |
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48=Over service |
04=withdrawn |
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12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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27= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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04=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= Cancelled |
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17=Unethical prescription |
06=withdrawn |
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09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Cancelled |
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181=Refuse assistant |
05=withdrawn |
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81= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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60= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=referred for inquiry |
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25=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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09= Cancelled |
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364=Reports |
18=withdrawn |
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98= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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183= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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46 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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03= duplicated |
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01= found guilty |
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15= Cancelled |
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41=Reputation of colleague |
19= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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18=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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17= Contravening the specialist rules |
02=withdrawn |
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12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02= Cancelled |
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49=secrecy |
03=withdrawn |
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23= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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13=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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03= Cancelled |
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21=Section 51 |
17= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Duplicated =Deferred for consultation |
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02= Cancelled |
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05=practising outside scope of practice |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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08= Supersession |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=guilty |
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01= Cancelled |
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03=Trade medicine |
01=withdrawn |
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02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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37=Unacceptable relationship |
04=withdrawn |
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19= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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05 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=guilty |
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01=referred for inquiry |
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03= Cancelled |
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92=Unprofessional conduct |
02=withdrawn |
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48= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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13= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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21=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=guilty |
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07= Cancelled |
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19=Unregistered |
01=withdrawn |
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13= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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05= Cancelled |
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67=Unsatisfactory dentures |
02=withdrawn |
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61= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 25=Dental therapists and oral hygiene
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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02 =Advertising |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in terms of the matter. |
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01 = Assault |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01 - Bad communication |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Certificates |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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05=incompetence |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Exposing patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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03=Fees |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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05=Fraud |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Insufficient care/treatment |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Refuse assistant |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=practicing outside scope of practice |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01= Failure to refer to Specialist |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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02=unsatisfied dentures |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01= Cancelled |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 15=Dietetics
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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01= bad communication |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01 =breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01= incompetence |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Expose patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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05 fees |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= fraud |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Insufficient treatment |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01 =Over-service |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01 = reports |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Section 51 |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=unprofessional conduct |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 72=Emergency Care
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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02=Accounts |
01=ombudsman mediation |
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01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01 =Advertising |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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02 = Assault |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Certificates |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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11=incompetence |
11 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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04=Contraventions of the medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
04 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Control medicine |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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03=Discrimination |
03 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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05=Exposing patient to danger |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Fees |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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02=Fraud |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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02=Withholding information |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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14=Insufficient care/treatment |
12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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02 = cancelled |
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03=Refuse assistant |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Reports |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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04=Reputation of colleague |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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10=Contravening the specialist rules |
10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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03=Specialist |
03 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Unacceptable relationship |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Unprofessional conduct |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 01=Environmental health
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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01=Unregistered practitioner |
01=due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 02 =Medical Technology
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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01=insufficient care treatment |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Exploitation |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 59=Medical orthotics and prosthetics and Occupational therapists
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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14=incorrect accounts |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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08= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Withdrawn |
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01=Advertising |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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03=Bad communication |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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10=Incompetence |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01= Cancelled |
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01=Consulting rooms |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Practicing without registration |
01 =withdrawn |
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14=fees |
01=withdrawn |
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06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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05=Fraud |
01=withdrawn |
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03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01= Cancelled |
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05=Insufficient care treatment |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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04=Reports |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02= Cancelled |
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01=Unprofessional conduct |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:84=Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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06=incorrect accounts |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Advertising |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=assault |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=Bad communication |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Breach of contract |
01 = withdrawn. |
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24=Incompetence |
13 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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11= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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04=Practicing without registration |
01=ombudsman |
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03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01 = Contravention of medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Exploitation |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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02=Expose patient to danger |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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14=fees |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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04=referred to Ombudsman |
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01=withdrawn |
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02=Fraud |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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07=Insufficient care treatment |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01= cancelled |
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01=Operation without consent |
01=referred to Ombudsman |
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02=Over servicing |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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01=Unethical prescription |
01 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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03=Refuse assistant |
01 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=Reports |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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03=Practicing out of scope |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
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04=Unprofessional conduct |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
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01=Employing an unregistered person |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
(b) Details of each professional’s designation: 77=Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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17=Incorrect accounts |
01= withdrawn |
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07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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09= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Advertising |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=Bad communication |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Cancelled |
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01=Breach of contract |
01= Cancelled |
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09=Incompetence |
09=due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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05=Practicing without registration |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=guilty |
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01= Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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12=fees |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Cancelled |
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07=Fraud |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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05=Insufficient care treatment |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. 03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Operation without consent |
01= withdrawn |
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06=Overservicing |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=Refuse assistant |
01 -due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01 = referred to ombudsman |
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01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=secrecy |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Supersession |
01=withdrawn |
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01=Touting |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=Unprofessional conduct |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:280= Psychologist
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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08=Incorrect accounts |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=Advertising |
01= withdrawn |
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02=Assault |
02= No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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09=Bad communication |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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03=Certificate |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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16=Incompetence |
13= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01= Cancelled |
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11=Practicing without registration |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= Cancelled |
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01=Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=Exploitation |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= Cancelled |
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05=Expose patient to danger |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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11=fees |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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09= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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06=Fraud |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Impeding a patient |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03=Withholding information |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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10=Insufficient care treatment |
01= withdrawn |
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06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= Cancelled |
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10=providing treatment without consent |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= Cancelled |
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5= Refuse assistant |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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132=Reports |
07= withdrawn |
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97= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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08= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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17 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01= guilty |
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02= Cancelled |
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01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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07=Rule Spec contravening |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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07=Secrecy |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Section 51 |
01= Cancelled |
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02=Specialist |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Supersession |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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05=Unacceptable relationship |
01=withdrawn |
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03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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18=Unprofessional conduct |
15= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02= Cancelled |
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02=Unregistered |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= Cancelled |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 39=Radiography and Clinical Technology
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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04=Incorrect accounts |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Incompetence |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=Practicing without registration |
01= guilty |
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01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Expose patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03=fees |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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04=Fraud |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Insufficient care treatment |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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02=providing treatment without consent |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=referred to ombudsman |
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05Refuse assistant |
05 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Supersession |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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10=Unprofessional conduct |
10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:24=Speech, Language and Hearing
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(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
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02=Incorrect accounts |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03=Incompetence |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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07=fees |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=Fraud |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Withholding information |
01=cancelled |
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01=Insufficient care treatment |
01= Cancelled |
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01Refuse assistant |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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02=Unprofessional conduct |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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01=Unregistered |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(e) The following represent the number of health professional that were suspended from the register of practicing health professionals as a result of unprofessional conduct: –
|
2014/15 FY |
2015/2016 FY |
2016/17 FY |
01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 |
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73 health professionals suspended |
28 health professionals suspended |
10 health professionals suspended |
03 health professionals suspended |
(f) The following represent the number of health professionals that were removed from the register of practicing health professionals (membership terminated) as a result of unprofessional conduct: –
|
2014/15 FY |
2015/2016 FY |
2016/17 FY |
01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 |
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04 health professionals removed |
09 health professionals removed |
03 health professionals removed |
02 health professionals removed |
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