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.