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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (University of Pretoria) by Supervisor "Carstens, Pieter Albert, 1960-"
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)In South Africa, there is currently no legislation regulating medical negligence litigation and damages. The common law, through its “once and for all” rule, remains the applicable law in litigation of this field of law. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Substances have been used for medicinal, recreational, and enhancement purposes by numerous population groups since ancient times. This practice is as old as humankind itself with alcohol use in South Africa for instance ...
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An analysis of assisted dying and the practical implementation thereof in South African criminal law (University of Pretoria, 2017)This dissertation will examine the legality of assisted dying procedures performed in the Republic of South Africa. This is due to the rising awareness about terminal patients’ dignity and autonomy at the end of their life. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)This dissertation addresses the most prominent difficulties involved in the determination of causation in the context of medical law in South Africa. The principal philosophical and conceptual basis of causation is based ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)The title of this thesis is: An analysis of pre-trial publicity and the accused’s right to a fair trial: A deconstruction of the Krion case. Based on the so-called Krion pre-trial motion for a permanent stay of prosecution ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)This thesis argues that stem cells cannot be properly regulated when understood in terms of medical treatment only. This is due to the uncertain scope and untested efficacy of stem cell therapy which renders treatment ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2011-12-01)A medical negligence case presented to the court is based on averments of neglected duty of care of the defending doctor, a duty owed in accordance with the law of delict, and alternatively and/or accumulatively averments ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)The South African health system faces numerous challenges. A large majority of the population are dependent and have to contend with a dysfunctional public sector. The quality of care patients receive is severely ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)This study aims to establish a coherent framework for informed consent by mentally ill persons in South Africa, with specific focus on the role and impact of the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002. The analysis is done ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021)Section 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states, “everyone has a right to have access to healthcare services” and puts an obligation to the state to “take reasonable legislative measures within its ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2013)Most South Africans die without their organs being harvested for transplantation. In a country where motor vehicle accidents or violent crime are often the cause of death, presumably leaving most of the organs fit for ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2011-06-09)This research examines the question whether or not the exercise of the prosecutorial discretion is kosher, by which is meant whether its functional integrity is intact and free from interference. An investigation, with ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)This dissertation examines the criminal law defences as well as various psychological theories available to the accused who killed his or her abuser after a period of severe abuse. The study first examines the Constitution ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)South Africa is a multi-cultural country priding itself on the fact that its Constitution protects the vulnerable, minorities, and all those who do not have a voice to speak for themselves. The right to participate in, and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2007-02-07)The transplantation process establishes a three-phase structure namely, procurement, preservation and allocation of human organs and tissue. These three phases are co-dependent upon the successful completion of each ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The focus in the mini-dissertation is the concept of the duty of care which is analysed from a pragmatic medical malpractice perspective. South Africa has experienced a sharp increase in medical malpractice litigation in ...
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An analysis of the proposed regulatory framework for the procurement and distribution of stem cells (University of Pretoria, 2011-07-14)The aim of this dissertation is an analysis of the regulatory framework for the procurement and distribution of stem cells in South Africa. This research includes aspects of the law of obligations, medical law and human ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2012)In March 2012, the Durban High Court found three accused guilty of murder on two of the accused’s parents. The Lotter case was covered extensively by the media, because of its unusual story: The two Lotter siblings claimed ...
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