What is a duty?

Thank you to Jaimie Andrews for writing the third of our blog posts on ethics.  This week we look at the various types of duties and what they mean in practice.  Happy reading! What is a duty? “A duty is an obligation to do or refrain from doing something.” It’s...
What is so important about the HPCSA Booklets?

What is so important about the HPCSA Booklets?

Today’s post is the first part in a series we are running on ethical practice according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).  The post was written by Dana Katz, SAISI board member holding the ethics portfolio. Please remember that you are...
Coming soon: Your Ethics Queries Answered

Coming soon: Your Ethics Queries Answered

Dear members Over the last few months there has been a notable increase in the number of ethical queries and complaints being received by SAISI. Many of these are due to lack awareness and knowledge of ethical practice. Whilst we will continue to address all...
Some of your CPD questions answered (Part I)

Some of your CPD questions answered (Part I)

Today’s blog post is written by Sonja van Jaarsveld.  Sonja graduated from University of Pretoria in 2001 and holds the CPD portfolio (as well as others) on the SAISI board.  She is ASI® qualified to FM level, and works at Kwaggasrand Technical Occupational...