Umojalife Foundational Medico-Legal Masterclass Webinar 2026
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Time: 9:00–10:30 (SAST)
Format: Live Online Webinar (Zoom)
Cost: Free
CPD Accreditation: This activity has been HPCSA accredited by the SA Medical Association for 2 Ethics CPD Points.
Eligibility: CPD points are applicable to HPCSA-registered medical practitioners (Doctors and Specialists) only, within their scope of practice.
Accreditation Reference: MDB015/1253/07/2026
Medico-legal practice demands more than clinical or legal expertise—it requires a sound understanding of the principles that govern professional accountability, expert evidence and litigation.
The Umojalife Foundational Medico-Legal Masterclass brings together leading experts to provide a practical introduction to the legal concepts that shape medico-legal decision-making. Covering negligence, causation, quantification of damages and court preparation, this webinar offers valuable insight for professionals working across healthcare, law and insurance.
Designed for both experienced practitioners and those entering the medico-legal field, this session provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in professional practice.
By attending this webinar, you will gain insight into:
- The legal principles governing medical negligence
- Establishing factual and legal causation
- Quantification of damages in medico-legal matters
- Preparing experts for litigation and court proceedings
- Practical expectations for expert witnesses
- Current medico-legal challenges facing healthcare and legal professionals
- 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome and Introductions: Overview of the masterclass objectives and structure, with an introduction to the speakers and their areas of expertise. Shivesh Harriparsad
- 09:05 – 09:10 | Welcome from Juta: Edmund Beerwinkel
- 09:10 – 09:25 | Negligence and Causation: Understanding the legal principles governing breach of duty, the reasonable practitioner standard, and factual and legal causation. Professor Franaaz Khan
- 09:25 – 09:30 | Q&A Session: Opportunity for questions and discussion. Professor Franaaz Khan
- 09:30 – 09:45 | Quantification of Damages: A practical discussion on quantifying damages in medico-legal reports. Professor Arnold Christianson
- 09:45 – 10:00 | Discussion of Expert Reports: Learn how to structure clear, credible and defensible expert reports that withstand judicial scrutiny. Professor Arnold Christianson
- 10:00 – 10:05 | Q&A Session: Opportunity for questions and discussion. Professor Arnold Christianson
- 10:05 – 10:20 | Pre-trial Preparation and Court Appearance: Practical guidance on preparing experts for joint minutes, cross-examination and evidentiary challenges. Advocate Amelia Marisa Da Silva SC
- 10:20 – 10:25 | Q&A Session: Opportunity for questions and discussion. Advocate Amelia Marisa Da Silva SC
- 10:25 – 10:30 | Wrap-up and Closing: Key takeaways, practical implementation points and closing
Advocate Amelia Marisa Da Silva SC
Senior Counsel and experienced advocate specialising in civil litigation, constitutional law and medico-legal matters. Advocate Da Silva has acted as a judge since 2009 and has extensive experience in medical negligence and personal injury litigation.
Professor Arnold Christianson
Internationally recognised paediatrician and medical geneticist with decades of experience in community genetics, birth defects research and medico-legal reporting. Former Head of Human Genetics at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Professor Franaaz Khan
Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Private Law at the University of Johannesburg. Her expertise includes delict, medical negligence, artificial intelligence, human rights and transformative legal education.
- Complimentary access to the live webinar
- Access to the live Q&A sessions
- CPD attendance certificate
- Two-week complimentary trial to Juta Quantum Quest – Discover an innovative medico-legal research platform that helps you quickly locate and compare quantum awards from South African courts and selected arbitrations. Learn more
- Opportunity to purchase the official Masterclass Manual (eBook) at an exclusive 50% discounted delegate rate
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Special Webinar Delegate Price: R375 (incl. VAT) (Normal Price: R750) The Masterclass Manual eBook expands on the webinar content with practical guidance on negligence, causation, quantification of damages, expert reports, joint minutes and court appearances. It includes key South African case law, practical examples and expert insights to support confident medico-legal practice. Purchase the Manual Please note: The eBook is currently in production and is expected to be ready by the end of September 2026. Orders will be invoiced and fulfilled once the eBook is ready for delivery. |
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- Medical practitioners
- Specialists and general practitioners
- Medico-legal consultants
- Expert witnesses
- Personal injury attorneys
- Medical negligence attorneys
- Advocates
- Candidate attorneys
- Medical indemnity insurers
- Claims assessors
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Clinical risk managers
- Hospital administrators
- Medical students and registrars
- Law students with an interest in medical law
Paula Whitaker
Event Manager
Mobile: 083 259 2452 | Office: 021 659 2300
Email: pwhitaker@juta.co.za