How do I complain about a doctor in South Africa?
Contact the hospital manager or lodge a complaint with the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) on (011) 478 0410.
How do you check if a doctor is registered in South Africa?
Where to check it
- Go to the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s website: www.hpcsa.co.za.
- Click on the area marked “access to the i-register”
- This will take you to a query dialog that interfaces directly with the database of registered professionals.
Does the Hpcsa govern medical practitioners?
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (the Council) is mandated, under the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974, to regulate registered healthcare practitioners. The Medical and Dental Board regulates medical and dental practitioners.
How do I report a fake doctor?
Call our Inquiry Line on 1800 043 159 (toll free in NSW) and speak to an Inquiry Officer.
How can I find out if someone is a real doctor?
Go to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) website to check the basics with their DocInfo.org search function. You will find the doctor’s board certifications, education, states with active licenses, and any actions against the physician.
How do you know if a doctor is real?
If a patient is suspicious about a doctor’s qualification, he or she should ask for the registration number and the certificate. If the state medical council is approached with a registration number, the panel will find out whether the person concerned is a genuine doctor or not.
Is a dentist a medical practitioner?
No, dental is considered a separate entity from medical. This is because dentists and doctors undergo different training and schooling. Most of the time, x-rays and other preventative dental care is not covered under typical medical plans. Because of this, you will need a dental plan that covers oral care.
How do I get a practice number in South Africa?
“To obtain a practice number, it is required that the healthcare service provider be registered as an independent practitioner with the relevant statutory council and that the healthcare service provider’s scope of practice is recognised by the BHF.”