Our Objectives

SAMLA is an independent, neutral, educational and transparent organisation not for profit, funded by membership contributions, donations and funds generated through seminars.

The SAMLA objectives and mission statement:- to
"Advance the Inter-Relationships between Medicine and Law" and to "Promote Excellence in Medico-Legal Practice", by " Promoting Dialogue and Mutual Understanding between Members of the Involved Professions, guided by "Justice, Ethical Practice and Constitutional Values".

Membership of SAMLA includes judges, academics, legal practitioners, medical practitioners and other professional practitioners registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa), who have an interest in the objectives of the SAMLA. Read our MOI by clicking here.

New - Cases of Interest

Read about court cases that are noteworthy to yourself and your practice

1. On 9th June 2016, the Eastern Cape Local Division, Mthatha handed down its judgment in the matter of Busuku v Road Accident Fund*.
   - summaries by Dr Lucille Butow-Dutoit
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2. Preparation is everything! A case presentation as illustration (Botha vs Road Accident Fund)
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3. The Omnihealth case – What happens to your Medical Aid savings
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Latest News Blogs

You have not missed out if you did not attend the 2018 Foundations of Medico-legal Practice Course. It is now available online!

Foundations of Medico-legal Practice Course on e-learning

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Reflecting On Attending The Indian Medico-Legal And Ethics Association Conference (Imleacon 2018) In Ahmedebad, India

In May 2018, Judge Neels Claassen, (Chairman of SAMLA) asked me to meet with a highly esteemed gentleman from India who was interested in our medico-legal association, as he himself was one of the founders of the Indian Medico-Legal and Ethics Associ

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Members are invited to submit newsworthy items to the secretary at info@samla.org.za for publication on the site.

For any enquiries please contact:

info@samla.org.za