Tag: emergency surgery

Four years after a seemingly ordinary dinner ended in emergency surgery, the Western Cape High Court has served up a stern warning to the hospitality industry. If a hazardous object reaches a diner’s plate, negligence may be inferred unless the restaurant can prove otherwise.

Medical aid rates have increased above inflation for a number of years. In addition, food prices have also increased by at least 10%, fuel prices are volatile, and salary increases are typically lower than inflation. The cost of living is higher than ever, and there is little relief in the form of tax credits and rebates.