Code of Conduct
The South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery CREDO
As a member of the society I will endeavour:
- to use my knowledge and skills to promote and protect health of my patients
- to place medical care above consideration of race, gender, creed, social standing or financial gain
- to respect the rights of my patients
- to respect the right to informed consent for surgical procedures
- to recognise the need to consult with or refer to my colleagues when necessary
- to maintain and improve my professional skills and submit to peer review
- to help my colleagues whenever possible and protect their rights
- to practice cost effective medicine while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
- to promote integrity and insight within the medical profession
- to promote the aims of The South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery