Litigation against dermatosurgeons and cosmetologists and consumer protection act

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 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 and the pediatrician.

LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICY: Consumer Protection Act Sees Uneven Launch

The Consumer Product Safety Improve­ ment Act (CPSIA), passed by Congress in 2008 in response to widespread recalls of lead­containing toys manufactured in China, imposed new testing and documen­ tation requirements upon manufacturers of juvenile products and gave the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) new enforcement powers to ensure compliance. Six months after the new law was schedule...

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...