Esterhuizen v. Administrator, Transvaal: a case review

Authors

  • Poonitha Naidoo

Keywords:

informed consent, paternalism, law, superficial x-ray, Chaoul Unit, nodules, amputation

Abstract

According to South African law, a patient must be informed of risks that may arise after any medical intervention, especially in cases where the proposed treatment may imply drastic consequences [1]. The plaintiff in Esterhuizen v Administrator, Transvaal [2] was subjected to x-ray treatment without the required consent having been obtained.

Author Biography

Poonitha Naidoo

N Dip Rad (D); B Tech Rad (T); Current study: LLM (Medical Law), University of KwaZulu Natal

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