About PALPRAC
The Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa (PALPRAC) is a non-profit organisation that was formed in May 2018 by a group of South African doctors who are trained in Palliative Medicine.
Palliative Care is a growing area of interest for doctors from many different branches of clinical medicine such as Family Medicine, Oncology, Paediatrics, Critical Care and Internal Medicine. PALPRAC unites providers who share a desire to provide personalised care within the context of serious illnesses.
Palliative Care is offered by a multidisciplinary team. Depending on the patient’s needs this team typically might include a combination of a doctor, a nurse, a social worker, a spiritual counsellor, psychologist, physiotherapist, dietician, occupational therapist and speech therapist.
In 2021 PALPRAC expanded its membership base to include trained Palliative Care professionals from each of these disciplines. This aligns with our vision to enable access to quality Palliative Care for those people affected by serious illnesses.
Our Commitment to Data Protection
Accountability: Our Information Officer ensures compliance with POPIA.
Processing Limitation: We collect only necessary information with your consent and process it lawfully.
Purpose Specification: Your data is used for specific, lawful purposes related to our operations.
Information Quality: We keep your information accurate and up-to-date.
Security Safeguards: We implement measures to protect your data against unauthorised access and loss.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Use the following links for official request forms:
POPIA Forms
PAIA Forms
We handle sensitive data, such as health information, with extra care and in accordance with legal requirements.
Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights under POPIA, contact our Information Officer:
Email: shannon.odell@palprac.org / info@palprac.org
