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Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists of
South Africa is dedicated to the promotion of the
aims and ideals of medical laboratory science,
appropriate to the interests of the community it
serves, within a comprehensive unitary health
service. It is committed to:
- The paramount goals of
providing care and service to the patient,
above all other considerations.
- The entrenchment of a
professionally determined code of ethical
conduct for all practitioners of medical
technology.
- Maintaining and improving
the standard of medical laboratory
practice.
- Needs related research to
ensure that medical laboratory practice
will be dynamic, effective and relevant.
- Promoting the widest
possible application and utilisation of
medical laboratory technology in health
matters affecting both persons and their
environment, for the greatest benefit for
all South Africans.
- Promoting continuing
professional development.
- Implementation of and
assistance with national accreditation
systems for both personnel and
laboratories.
- An active role in the
selection, education and training of
appropriate personnel.
- Liaison and communication
with all groups concerned with, and
responsible for, health care.
- Maintaining an organised,
representative body and infrastructure
capable of acting and negotiating on all
matters related to medical technology,
and on behalf of all medical
technologists.
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