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.