Glossary
HPCSA
The Health Professions Council of South Africa — registration and professional-ethics regulator for medical practitioners.
HPCSA is the statutory body that registers medical practitioners, dentists, psychologists, and other health professionals in South Africa. HPCSA registration is mandatory for any doctor prescribing medical cannabis under Section 21. HPCSA Rule 27 constrains doctor advertising and prohibits therapeutic claims or before-after testimonials in patient-facing marketing — which is why Docto24 content is framed educationally rather than promotionally.