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Explore the extensive range of guidelines compiled by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), proudly presented by CNSSA. This page is dedicated to providing easy access to essential documents covering a multitude of critical areas in healthcare ethics and practice. Delve into topics such as good practice standards, informed consent, patient confidentiality, HIV management, reproductive health, telemedicine protocols, and more. Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking guidance or a curious individual interested in ethical healthcare practices, our curated collection of HPCSA guidelines offers invaluable insights to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare delivery.

Booklet 1 Guidelines for Good Practice September 2016.pdf

Booklet 2 Generic Ethical Rules with anexures September 2016.pdf

Booklet 3 Patients Rights Charter September 2016.pdf

Booklet 4 Informed Consent September 2016.pdf

Booklet 5 Confidentiality Protecting and Providing Information September 2016.pdf

Booklet 6 Gen Ethical Guidelines for Management of Patients with HIV.pdf

Booklet 7 Guidelines withholding and withdrawing treatment September 2016.pdf

Booklet 8 Reproductive Health September 2016.pdf

Booklet 9 Keeping of Patient Records September 2016.pdf

Booklet 10 Telemedicine September 2016.pdf

Booklet 11 Guidelines on over servicing perverse incentives and related matters.pdf

Booklet 12 Guidelines for the management of health care waste September 2016.pdf

Booklet 13 Gen Ethical Guidelines for Health Researchers.pdf

Booklet 14 Gen Ethical Guidelines for health researchers.pdf

Booklet 15 Research, Development and use of Chemical and Biolgical Weapons September 2016.pdf

Booklet 16 Ethical Guidelines on Social Media.pdf

Booklet_17_Ethical_Guidelines_for_Palliative_Care.pdf