a) Four (4) complaints were lodged against Dr Pretorius;
b) The details of each complaint are as follows:
c) All the complaints were investigated but the investigations did not include a site visit to his practice;
d) Below is the list of cases and (e) the outcomes of each complaintare as follows:
Case |
Outcome |
(i) Complications following cancer treatment |
The complaint was withdrawn in Feb 2020 at Inquiry by the complainant. File closed |
(ii) Incompetence |
At Inquiry awaiting an expert opinion and the matter will be set down for a hearing |
(iii) Use of off-label insulin to treat cancer |
Inquiry matter. Hearing set down for February 2021 |
(iv) Negligence |
Matter under investigation. Lodged in Oct 2020 |
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