SAMA - Membership

SAMA Membership Benefits

Free and unrestricted access to the information SAMA has to offer, including updates on legislation, medical ethics, labour relations, continuing professional development and coding products and practice tools
Representation for individuals and groups in all matters affecting the profession
Industrial relations advice, support and representation
Private practice support, advice and coding support services
Continuing Professional Development services, including access to advice, information, recording systems and point-earning opportunities
At least one free subscription to the SAMA journals such as the South African Medical Journal (SAMJ) or Continuing Medical Education (CME). Subscription to these journals can earn you CPD points
Free legal advice through our Human Rights, Law and Ethics unit
Special offers exclusive to SAMA members, such as preferential and discounted rates for, inter alia, car rental, computer equipment, Internet access, insurance, code search engines and vehicle financing.

Join SAMA

Complete an application form applicable to your specific health sector.

Completed application forms can be faxed or emailed to the membership department on 012 481 2095 / members@samedical.org.

Membership Credo

As a doctor and member of the South African Medical Association, I believe in the sanctity of life and in the promotion of optimal quality of life for all.

I will therefore strive to:

use my knowledge and skills to promote and protect the health of my fellow human beings
place medical care above consideration of race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, social standing, political allegiance or the nature of the disease
foster a good relationship with my patients based on mutual respect, communication and trust
respect the rights of my patients to full information about their condition in order to take informed decisions regarding acceptance or refusal of proposed treatment
respect the confidentiality of information entrusted to me
recognise my limitations and to consult with, or refer to, my colleagues when necessary
maintain and improve my professional skills
respect and protect the rights of my colleagues
sustain and promote integrity, insight and a caring nature within the medical profession, and
promote health for all by sharing the responsibility for the health and health education of the community.

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