National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)Code of ConductCode of Conduct for Inspectors7. Conduct towards health users and the public |
7.1 An Inspector must:—
| 7.1.1 | respect and protect the dignity and rights of health users. |
| 7.1.2 | not unfairly discriminate against any person based on race, gender, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political persuasion, conscience, belief, culture, language, or geographical location. |
| 7.1.3 | respect the rights of all health users to freedom and security of the person. |
| 7.1.4 | respect the rights of all health users to privacy, including confidentiality. |
| 7.1.5 | be polite and accessible to health users, the public and healthcare staff. |
| 7.1.6 | put the interests of health users and the public first in the execution of her or his duties. |