No. The Code is intended to facilitate ethical behaviour, and is not intended to be, nor should it be, construed as legal advice. All members have an independent obligation to ascertain that their interactions with HCPs comply with all current laws and regulations. On request and without prejudice, the SAMED Code Committee via the SAMED Office will provide a free -of-charge non-binding advisory opinion service to members and other stakeholders. Such requests must be submitted in writing to: info@samed.org.za.
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