TERMS & CONDITIONS

Legal and Ethical Framework in Biokinetics

Biokinetics Ethics:

Biokineticists operate within the legal and ethical frameworks of South Africa, bound by the Constitution, National Health Act, Health Professions Act (Health Professions Amendment Act), and other relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and Children’s Act. Ethical guidelines outlined by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) further guide practitioners in upholding medical ethics and maintaining high standards of business practices, ensuring the best interests of patients.

Informed Consent:

In the context of patient rights to human dignity and autonomy, informed consent plays a crucial role. South African law mandates that patients provide informed consent for all medical treatment, diagnostic or therapeutic. Healthcare practitioners, including biokineticists, have the responsibility to ensure that patients receive sufficient information to make informed decisions, presented in a manner aligned with the patient’s understanding, literacy, values, and beliefs. Informed consent is an ongoing process, emphasizing transparency and patient access to their medical records.

Consumer Protection Act and Biokinetics:

In adherence to the Consumer Protection Act, Imraan Adams Biokineticist aims to promote a fair, accessible, and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. Patients are obligated to acknowledge the financial commitment associated with Biokinetics services, as the costs for the initial consultation and follow-up sessions vary depending on the service required.

Medical Aid and Biokinetics:

Patients are advised that Imraan Adams Biokineticist operates independently of medical aid. The consultation is regarded as a direct business transaction between the patient and the practitioner. It is the patient’s responsibility to manage interactions with their medical aid, including claim submissions and query resolution. The absence of a National Health Reference Price List complicates generic price references, and each medical aid determines its unique “medical aid rate,” making it challenging to guarantee complete coverage of consultation or treatment costs.

Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act and Biokinetics:

The Protection of Personal Information Act aims to safeguard personal information processed by public and private bodies. Doctor-patient confidentiality is a cornerstone in healthcare, emphasizing that practitioners may not disclose patient information without legal justification or patient consent. This confidentiality duty persists even after a patient’s treatment concludes or in the event of their passing.

PAIA – Public Access to Information Act:

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) provides individuals and organizations with the legal right to access information held by government entities and private corporations. The act allows citizens to request existing records from both state and private entities.