The aim of this conference is the exchange of knowledge among healthcare and legal professionals. The conference endeavours to foster a deeper understanding of medico-legal issues and to promote best practices for medico-legal practitioners.
Our goal is to provide attendees with valuable insights and information, as well as possible practical strategies and solutions, in terms of the complex intersection between medicine and law.
The conference seeks to empower the attendees to enhance patient safety, mitigate legal risks, and to promote the highest standards of ethical conduct.
The conference will open at 08h00 on 10 October 2025, and will close at 16h15 on 11 October 2025.
A full programme will be sent upon receipt of registration and payment.
Social Event: A Cocktail event will take place at the conference venue on Friday 10 October 2025 at 19h00.
*More information and dress code will be sent together with the final information package
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS:
Registration and fees paid in full on 30 June 2025.
- SAMLA Paid-up Members: R3,000.00
- SAMLA Non-Members: R4,000.00
PRICES AFTER 30 JUNE 2025:
- SAMLA Paid-up Members: R3,500.00
- SAMLA Non-Members: R4,500.00
- Students: R2,500.00
The registration table will open from 07h00 on 10 October 2025 and the theme to be discussed.
- Pretrial Activities and Procedures.
- The legal process such as Particulars of Claim and Summons, etc.
- The practicalities of Joint Minutes.
- Experts and Court Conduct.
- Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
- Mediation and the difficulties experienced in the field.
- Panel discussion regarding the future of medico-legal practice in South Africa.
Venue:
Accommodation is available at the aha Kopanong Hotel. Accommodation booking and fees are for each delegate’s own account. We urge you to book as soon as possible to prevent disappointment. There are sharing of rooms or even units available with a reduction in fees.
Shuttle Service: The hotel provide a complimentary shuttle service from OR Tambo International Airport for delegates traveling per air from other provinces.
Alternative Accommodation
Please note that all attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation. If you choose to stay at a different venue, please make sure you have transport arrangements to and from Kopanong.