DAVID ERLEIGH | Lawfare risks the sustainability of SA health system

Fraud and abuse by some lawyers are eroding the health system's sustainability, ultimately harming those who have legitimate claims and leaving less money for the treatment of all patients

15 November 2024 - 04:30 By David Erleigh

The South African healthcare system is facing a lawfare crisis as medical negligence claims spiral out of control, threatening not only the financial sustainability of the health budget but also the integrity of patient care...

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