Members must at all times endeavour to uphold the highest standards in compliance with:
- Abide by the Hippocratic dictum of “first do no harm”.
- Respect the privacy, integrity, dignity and independence of all patients or clients seeking treatment, complementary health care, management and advice.
- Endeavour to use the best and safest evidence-based approaches whether they be orthodox medicine, complementary medicine or an integrative medicine approach – for the best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Treat patients or clients openly and fairly with respect, without discrimination regarding religious denomination, ethnicity, cultural or political belief.
- Serve our patients and the community with a focus on prevention and health promotion.
- Uphold the World Health Organisation mandate for optimal health to be inclusive of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual well being.
- Endeavour to share knowledge and experience with Integrative Medical practitioners, Medical Community, and others, in a professional manner.