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Collected on 5 August 2026
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Refusal of health treatment
Health care users may refuse treatment, provided the condition does not pose a serious risk to public health.
to refuse health treatment: Provided that the condition concerned does not pose a serious risk to the health of the public in general;
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/rights-and-duties-of-health-care-users/
Informed consent for health treatment
Health care users have the right to give informed consent before any health care service or treatment is provided, unless they are unable to do so, in which case section 7 of the National Health Act applies.
to grant their informed consent prior to any health care service, including health treatment rendered, unless the user is unable to give informed consent in which case the provisions of section 7 of the National Health Act will then be applicable;
Confidentiality of health information
Health care users have the right to confidential treatment of all personal health information, whether in written, verbal, or electronic form.
to confidential treatment of all information, in written, verbal or electronic form regarding the user’s general health, any medical condition, diagnosis, prognosis and related health treatment;
Complaint lodging against health care services
Health care users can lodge a complaint about health care services rendered, and it must be investigated and addressed according to national legislation and the Act.
to lodge a complaint in respect of health care services rendered as provided for in national legislation and in this Act, and have their complaint investigated and addressed
