The Consumer Protection Act: implications for medical practice

Consumer Protection Act and medical profession.

Collusion, says the much venerated Oxford English Dictionary, is a Fraudulent secret understanding, especially between ostensible opponents. Why Bal(l) uses this word to describe the holding of a medical conference by a medical association is beyond comprehension. The pharmaceutical industry does offer financial support to such academic activities, but there is nothing secret about this. Associ...

Consumer Protection Act – Awareness ?

Background: With the inclusion of health care services under Consumer Protection Act, a spurt in litigations arising out of breach in medical/dental profession is seen. Thus, it becomes imperative for health professionals today to be aware of such laws. Objective: To assess and compare the awareness about Consumer Protection Act among dentists (dentists in teaching institutions and dentists in ...

Consumer Protection Act and the pediatrician.

The impact of the Consumer Protection Act on pharmacists.

The Consumer Protection Act of 2008 has had far-reaching consequences for suppliers of goods and services in South Africa. The implementation of the Act has important implications for all suppliers who enter into 'consumer transactions.' This article aims to stimulate awareness of the legal consequences of the Act arising from day-to-day situations occurring in the pharmacy, and to highlight th...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implications for pediatric pharmacy practice.

The impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on the pediatric health care landscape includes expanded health insurance coverage and health care delivery improvements by increasing implementation of patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations. These offer opportunities for pharmacists to assume responsibility for the medication-related needs of pediatric pat...