1. Parties: Identification of all partners, including their registration details with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
2. Background: Context of the partnership formation, including any existing practice being converted to a partnership or new practice establishment
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including medical and partnership-specific terminology
4. Formation of Partnership: Formal establishment of the partnership, including commencement date and practice name
5. Partnership Principles: Core values, objectives, and ethical standards of the medical practice
6. Contributions and Capital: Initial and ongoing capital contributions, including equipment, assets, and financial investments
7. Ownership of Assets: Specification of partnership assets, including medical equipment and property
8. Profit and Loss Sharing: Distribution of profits and losses, including calculation methods and timing
9. Management and Decision Making: Governance structure, voting rights, and decision-making processes
10. Professional Duties and Obligations: Partners' medical duties, working hours, on-call responsibilities, and compliance with HPCSA requirements
11. Patient Records and Confidentiality: Management of patient information and compliance with POPIA
12. Financial Management: Banking, accounting practices, and financial reporting requirements
13. Insurance and Liability: Professional indemnity and other required insurance coverage
14. Restrictive Covenants: Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions
15. Termination: Grounds and procedures for partnership termination
16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving conflicts between partners
17. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law
