Regulations
Chapter 1. General Provisions
Article 1. (Name) This society shall be called “대한정맥학회” (hereinafter referred to as the “Society”), and in English it shall be written as “The Korean Society for Phlebology.”
Article 2. (Office) The Society shall have its office in Seoul Special Metropolitan City and may establish branches as necessary.
Article 3. (Purpose) The purpose of the Society is to contribute to the development of phlebology and the promotion of national health, and to encourage academic exchanges among members and related societies.
Article 4. (Activities) In order to achieve the purpose mentioned in Article 3, the Society shall carry out the following activities:
1. Host academic conferences, seminars, and other lectures
2. Publish academic journals and other books
3. Hold collaborative activities with domestic and international academic organizations
4. Exchange information and knowledge on venous diseases
5. Encourage and support members' research activities and scholarship programs
6. Implement projects for promoting camaraderie among members
7. Organize other projects to achieve the goals of the Society
Article 2. (Office) The Society shall have its office in Seoul Special Metropolitan City and may establish branches as necessary.
Article 3. (Purpose) The purpose of the Society is to contribute to the development of phlebology and the promotion of national health, and to encourage academic exchanges among members and related societies.
Article 4. (Activities) In order to achieve the purpose mentioned in Article 3, the Society shall carry out the following activities:
1. Host academic conferences, seminars, and other lectures
2. Publish academic journals and other books
3. Hold collaborative activities with domestic and international academic organizations
4. Exchange information and knowledge on venous diseases
5. Encourage and support members' research activities and scholarship programs
6. Implement projects for promoting camaraderie among members
7. Organize other projects to achieve the goals of the Society
Chapter 2. Members
Article 5. (Composition and Eligibility of Members) The Society shall be composed of the members listed below:
1. Regular Members:
a. A specialist or medical researcher studying phlebology who agrees with the purpose of the Society and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Associate members who are specialists in surgery, cardiovascular thoracic surgery, and plastic surgery who have attended regular academic conferences at least twice within the past two years. Associate members who do not fall under this category are those who have attended regular academic conferences more than three times within the past three years, submitted a membership application form, and received approval from the Board of Directors after being recommended by the Standing Committee.
2. Associate Members:
a. Any individual who works in a field related to phlebology, supports the objectives of the Society, and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. A holder of a Korean medical license who has registered as a member on the website and has received approval from the Standing Committee.c. A nurse, medical technician, researcher, or other professional with equivalent qualifications engaged in the treatment and research of venous diseases, who agrees with the purpose of the Society, has completed the prescribed membership procedures, and received approval from the Standing Committee.
3. Honorary Members:
a. An individual who has made a significant contribution to the academic world or is a renowned foreign expert who has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. An individual who agrees with the purpose of the Society, has made a great contribution to the development of the Society, or has made a great contribution internationally and has received approval from the Standing Committee.
4. Special Members:
a. An individual or corporation that agrees with the purpose of the Society, pays the fixed membership fee, and is approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Any individual, corporation, or enterprise that agrees with the purpose of the Society, is recognized as being able to contribute to the development of the Society, and who has received approval from the Standing Committee.
Article 6. (Rights and Obligations of Members)
1. Members must comply with the Bylaws and pay the annual membership fees set forth by the Society.
a. Regular members must pay annual membership fees. However, advisory committee members and regular members aged 65 or older are exempt from paying annual membership fees.
b. Associate members, special members, and honorary members are exempt from paying annual membership fees.
c. In the case of donors among regular members, membership fees may be waived after deliberation by the Standing Committee.
2. As a regular member of the Society, a member who fulfills the obligations of the preceding paragraph shall have the right of election, non-election, and the right to propose and vote at various meetings as stipulated in the Bylaws.
Article 7. (Rewards)
a. The Society may reward members who have fulfilled their duties as members and have made outstanding achievements in academic activities, society development, and social service. The type and content of rewards shall be outlined in separate regulations.
Article 8. (Disciplinary Action) A member who falls under any of the following may be warned, suspended, or expelled as deliberated upon by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly:
1. Members who have damaged the reputation of the Society or have not paid their membership fees for more than three years without a justifiable reason. However, a member who has been expelled for non-payment of dues for more than three years may be reinstated as a member after showing cause for non-payment of dues and paying a certain amount including the unpaid dues in full, and after deliberation by the Board of Directors and approval by the General Assembly.
2. A member who has engaged in conduct inconsistent with the purposes of the Society.
3. A member who has caused property damage or defamation to the Society by acting in violation of the Society's Code of Ethics or failing to fulfill the Society's obligations as a member
1. Regular Members:
a. A specialist or medical researcher studying phlebology who agrees with the purpose of the Society and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Associate members who are specialists in surgery, cardiovascular thoracic surgery, and plastic surgery who have attended regular academic conferences at least twice within the past two years. Associate members who do not fall under this category are those who have attended regular academic conferences more than three times within the past three years, submitted a membership application form, and received approval from the Board of Directors after being recommended by the Standing Committee.
2. Associate Members:
a. Any individual who works in a field related to phlebology, supports the objectives of the Society, and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. A holder of a Korean medical license who has registered as a member on the website and has received approval from the Standing Committee.c. A nurse, medical technician, researcher, or other professional with equivalent qualifications engaged in the treatment and research of venous diseases, who agrees with the purpose of the Society, has completed the prescribed membership procedures, and received approval from the Standing Committee.
3. Honorary Members:
a. An individual who has made a significant contribution to the academic world or is a renowned foreign expert who has been approved by the Board of Directors.
b. An individual who agrees with the purpose of the Society, has made a great contribution to the development of the Society, or has made a great contribution internationally and has received approval from the Standing Committee.
4. Special Members:
a. An individual or corporation that agrees with the purpose of the Society, pays the fixed membership fee, and is approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Any individual, corporation, or enterprise that agrees with the purpose of the Society, is recognized as being able to contribute to the development of the Society, and who has received approval from the Standing Committee.
Article 6. (Rights and Obligations of Members)
1. Members must comply with the Bylaws and pay the annual membership fees set forth by the Society.
a. Regular members must pay annual membership fees. However, advisory committee members and regular members aged 65 or older are exempt from paying annual membership fees.
b. Associate members, special members, and honorary members are exempt from paying annual membership fees.
c. In the case of donors among regular members, membership fees may be waived after deliberation by the Standing Committee.
2. As a regular member of the Society, a member who fulfills the obligations of the preceding paragraph shall have the right of election, non-election, and the right to propose and vote at various meetings as stipulated in the Bylaws.
Article 7. (Rewards)
a. The Society may reward members who have fulfilled their duties as members and have made outstanding achievements in academic activities, society development, and social service. The type and content of rewards shall be outlined in separate regulations.
Article 8. (Disciplinary Action) A member who falls under any of the following may be warned, suspended, or expelled as deliberated upon by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly:
1. Members who have damaged the reputation of the Society or have not paid their membership fees for more than three years without a justifiable reason. However, a member who has been expelled for non-payment of dues for more than three years may be reinstated as a member after showing cause for non-payment of dues and paying a certain amount including the unpaid dues in full, and after deliberation by the Board of Directors and approval by the General Assembly.
2. A member who has engaged in conduct inconsistent with the purposes of the Society.
3. A member who has caused property damage or defamation to the Society by acting in violation of the Society's Code of Ethics or failing to fulfill the Society's obligations as a member
Chapter 3. Executive Committee
Article 9. (Composition of Executive Officers) The following executive officers shall be appointed to carry out the work of the Society:
1. 1 President
2. 1-3 Vice Presidents
3. 1 Chief Executive Director
4. 1-15 Executive Directors
5. 1-30 Directors
6. 2 Auditors
7. 2 General Affairs Directors
Article 10. (Executive Duties)
1. The President represents the Society and chairs the General Assembly.
2. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President and perform the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence.
3. The Chief Executive Director shall be the chairperson of the Board of Directors and preside over its affairs.
4. The Executive Directors shall serve as the chair of each committee.
5. The Directors shall constitute the Board of Directors and transact business.
6. The Auditors shall audit the Society’s accounts and report the results to the General Assembly.
7. The General Affairs Directors shall assist the President and the Chief Executive Director in the smooth running of the Society's affairs.
Article 11. (Term of Office)
1. The President shall serve a term of one year.
2. The Vice President shall serve a term of one year.
3. The Chief Executive Director shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
4. The Executive Directors shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
5. Directors, Auditors, and General Affairs Directors shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
6. The term of office for executives is based on the fiscal year.
7. An executive whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until his or her successor takes office.
8. The term of office of an elected executive shall be the unexpired term of his or her predecessor.
Article 12. (Election of Executive Officers)
a. The President, Vice President, and Chief Executive Director are elected by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly. However, in unavoidable cases, they are subject to ratification.
b. The succeeding President shall be elected at the general meeting one year prior to taking office, and matters concerning the election of the next President shall be determined separately.
c. The Auditors are elected by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.
d. Executive Directors, Directors, and General Affairs Directors shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Director.
e. The election of other executives not specified in these Bylaws shall be deliberated on by the Standing Committee and ratified by the General Assembly.
Article 13 (By-election of Executive Officers)
a. When a vacancy occurs in an executive position, a replacement executive shall be elected in accordance with the executive election regulations.
b. The term of office of the elected executive shall be the remaining term of the predecessor.
1. 1 President
2. 1-3 Vice Presidents
3. 1 Chief Executive Director
4. 1-15 Executive Directors
5. 1-30 Directors
6. 2 Auditors
7. 2 General Affairs Directors
Article 10. (Executive Duties)
1. The President represents the Society and chairs the General Assembly.
2. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President and perform the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence.
3. The Chief Executive Director shall be the chairperson of the Board of Directors and preside over its affairs.
4. The Executive Directors shall serve as the chair of each committee.
5. The Directors shall constitute the Board of Directors and transact business.
6. The Auditors shall audit the Society’s accounts and report the results to the General Assembly.
7. The General Affairs Directors shall assist the President and the Chief Executive Director in the smooth running of the Society's affairs.
Article 11. (Term of Office)
1. The President shall serve a term of one year.
2. The Vice President shall serve a term of one year.
3. The Chief Executive Director shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
4. The Executive Directors shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
5. Directors, Auditors, and General Affairs Directors shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed once.
6. The term of office for executives is based on the fiscal year.
7. An executive whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until his or her successor takes office.
8. The term of office of an elected executive shall be the unexpired term of his or her predecessor.
Article 12. (Election of Executive Officers)
a. The President, Vice President, and Chief Executive Director are elected by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly. However, in unavoidable cases, they are subject to ratification.
b. The succeeding President shall be elected at the general meeting one year prior to taking office, and matters concerning the election of the next President shall be determined separately.
c. The Auditors are elected by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.
d. Executive Directors, Directors, and General Affairs Directors shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Director.
e. The election of other executives not specified in these Bylaws shall be deliberated on by the Standing Committee and ratified by the General Assembly.
Article 13 (By-election of Executive Officers)
a. When a vacancy occurs in an executive position, a replacement executive shall be elected in accordance with the executive election regulations.
b. The term of office of the elected executive shall be the remaining term of the predecessor.
Chapter 4. Meetings
Article 14. (Types of Meetings) Meetings include general meetings, standing board meetings, board meetings, and committee meetings.
Article 15. (Composition of the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall be composed of regular members as stipulated in Article 5, Paragraph 1.
Article 16. (Convening of the General Assembly)
a. The general meeting shall be divided into regular general meetings and extraordinary general meetings.
b. The General Assembly shall be convened once a year by the President.
c. Extraordinary general meetings shall be called by the President upon the request of at least one-third of the members in good standing or the Board of Directors.
d. The President shall be the chairperson of the General Assembly.
e. The General Assembly shall be held with a quorum and shall be decided by a majority of the members present.
f. Notification or announcement shall be made to the members at least 15 days in advance for regular general meetings and 7 days in advance for extraordinary general meetings.
Article 17. (Matters to be resolved by the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall deliberate and decide on the following matters:
1. Election of executive officers (President, Vice President, Chief Executive Director, Auditors)
2. Revision of bylaws
3. Budgeting, closing of accounts, and business planning
4. Discipline of members
5. Membership dues and other fees
6. Other matters submitted by the Board of Directors
Article 18. (General Assembly Resolutions)
a. The General Assembly shall pass resolutions with the approval of more than half of the regular members present. However, if the votes are tied, the resolution is considered rejected and matters concerning making amendments to the Bylaws shall be decided by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the attending regular members. Depending on the circumstances, members may be able to participate and vote online.
b. The Chairman may propose a written resolution only for matters requested by the Board of Directors. However, written resolutions must be approved at the following general meeting.
Article 19. (Composition and Convening of the Board of Directors)
a. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Chief Executive Director, Executive Directors, and Directors, and the Chief Executive Director shall convene it and be its chairman.
b. The President and the Auditors may attend and express their opinions during board meetings, but they shall not have voting rights. In the event of a tie, the Chief Executive Director shall have the casting vote.
c. The Board of Directors may invite senior members who have contributed to the development of the Society to serve as advisors and consultants.
d. The Board of Directors shall hold regular and extraordinary meetings.
e. Regular meetings shall be held twice a year, and extraordinary meetings shall be held when deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Director or upon request of at least one-third of the Directors.
f. Notice must be given 10 days in advance for regular board meetings, and 5 days in advance for extraordinary board meetings.
g. In order to ensure the efficiency of the Society’s work, a standing board of directors shall be established, and its composition and duties shall be stipulated in the regulations.
h. The standing board meeting shall be held at the request of the Chief Executive Director or at least one-third of the standing board members, and the Chief Executive Director shall preside over the meeting as the chairman. Resolutions shall be passed with the approval of a majority of the members in attendance.
i. Board meeting minutes shall be recorded and kept under the responsibility of the Chief Executive Director.
Article 20. (Board of Directors Duties)
a. The Board of Directors is responsible for the following duties:
1. Matters regarding the Society's purpose and conduct of business
2. Budgeting, closing of accounts, and business planning
3. Vetting, rewarding, and disciplining members
4. Authorizing the use of reserves
5. Calling and proposing general meetings
6. Bookkeeping and accounting
7. Making amendments to the Bylaws and Rules of Order
8. Matters delegated by the General Assembly
9. Other matters concerning the operation of the Society
b. The division of duties of the Directors shall be determined separately.
Article 21. (Board of Directors Resolutions)
a. The Board of Directors shall be established with the attendance of more than half of the registered directors and shall pass resolutions with the approval of more than half of the attending directors. In the event of a tie, the resolution shall be deemed to have been rejected. However, matters concerning the discipline of members shall be decided by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the directors registered and two-thirds of the directors present.
b. If a proxy submits a power of attorney on behalf of a director, attendance will be recognized, but voting rights cannot be exercised by proxy.
Article 22. (Committees)
a. The Board of Directors shall establish the following committees, and the term of office of the committee members shall be the same as that of the executive officers:
1. Planning Committee
2. Academic Committee
3. Editorial Board
4. International Committee
5. Finance Committee
6. Public Relations Committee
7. Ethics Committee
8. Insurance Committee
9. Board of Education
10. Opening Committee
11. Legislative Committee
12. Computing Committee
13. Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee
b. The Board of Directors may establish special committees.
c. The members of each committee shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Director, and the chairperson shall be an executive director in charge of the relevant duties. However, a person other than a director may be appointed as the chairperson for the purpose of conducting business.
d. The chairperson of each committee shall preside over each committee meeting, execute actual decisions, become a member of the Standing Committee, and deliberate and vote on the businesses of the Standing Committee.
Article 15. (Composition of the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall be composed of regular members as stipulated in Article 5, Paragraph 1.
Article 16. (Convening of the General Assembly)
a. The general meeting shall be divided into regular general meetings and extraordinary general meetings.
b. The General Assembly shall be convened once a year by the President.
c. Extraordinary general meetings shall be called by the President upon the request of at least one-third of the members in good standing or the Board of Directors.
d. The President shall be the chairperson of the General Assembly.
e. The General Assembly shall be held with a quorum and shall be decided by a majority of the members present.
f. Notification or announcement shall be made to the members at least 15 days in advance for regular general meetings and 7 days in advance for extraordinary general meetings.
Article 17. (Matters to be resolved by the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall deliberate and decide on the following matters:
1. Election of executive officers (President, Vice President, Chief Executive Director, Auditors)
2. Revision of bylaws
3. Budgeting, closing of accounts, and business planning
4. Discipline of members
5. Membership dues and other fees
6. Other matters submitted by the Board of Directors
Article 18. (General Assembly Resolutions)
a. The General Assembly shall pass resolutions with the approval of more than half of the regular members present. However, if the votes are tied, the resolution is considered rejected and matters concerning making amendments to the Bylaws shall be decided by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the attending regular members. Depending on the circumstances, members may be able to participate and vote online.
b. The Chairman may propose a written resolution only for matters requested by the Board of Directors. However, written resolutions must be approved at the following general meeting.
Article 19. (Composition and Convening of the Board of Directors)
a. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Chief Executive Director, Executive Directors, and Directors, and the Chief Executive Director shall convene it and be its chairman.
b. The President and the Auditors may attend and express their opinions during board meetings, but they shall not have voting rights. In the event of a tie, the Chief Executive Director shall have the casting vote.
c. The Board of Directors may invite senior members who have contributed to the development of the Society to serve as advisors and consultants.
d. The Board of Directors shall hold regular and extraordinary meetings.
e. Regular meetings shall be held twice a year, and extraordinary meetings shall be held when deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Director or upon request of at least one-third of the Directors.
f. Notice must be given 10 days in advance for regular board meetings, and 5 days in advance for extraordinary board meetings.
g. In order to ensure the efficiency of the Society’s work, a standing board of directors shall be established, and its composition and duties shall be stipulated in the regulations.
h. The standing board meeting shall be held at the request of the Chief Executive Director or at least one-third of the standing board members, and the Chief Executive Director shall preside over the meeting as the chairman. Resolutions shall be passed with the approval of a majority of the members in attendance.
i. Board meeting minutes shall be recorded and kept under the responsibility of the Chief Executive Director.
Article 20. (Board of Directors Duties)
a. The Board of Directors is responsible for the following duties:
1. Matters regarding the Society's purpose and conduct of business
2. Budgeting, closing of accounts, and business planning
3. Vetting, rewarding, and disciplining members
4. Authorizing the use of reserves
5. Calling and proposing general meetings
6. Bookkeeping and accounting
7. Making amendments to the Bylaws and Rules of Order
8. Matters delegated by the General Assembly
9. Other matters concerning the operation of the Society
b. The division of duties of the Directors shall be determined separately.
Article 21. (Board of Directors Resolutions)
a. The Board of Directors shall be established with the attendance of more than half of the registered directors and shall pass resolutions with the approval of more than half of the attending directors. In the event of a tie, the resolution shall be deemed to have been rejected. However, matters concerning the discipline of members shall be decided by a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the directors registered and two-thirds of the directors present.
b. If a proxy submits a power of attorney on behalf of a director, attendance will be recognized, but voting rights cannot be exercised by proxy.
Article 22. (Committees)
a. The Board of Directors shall establish the following committees, and the term of office of the committee members shall be the same as that of the executive officers:
1. Planning Committee
2. Academic Committee
3. Editorial Board
4. International Committee
5. Finance Committee
6. Public Relations Committee
7. Ethics Committee
8. Insurance Committee
9. Board of Education
10. Opening Committee
11. Legislative Committee
12. Computing Committee
13. Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee
b. The Board of Directors may establish special committees.
c. The members of each committee shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Director, and the chairperson shall be an executive director in charge of the relevant duties. However, a person other than a director may be appointed as the chairperson for the purpose of conducting business.
d. The chairperson of each committee shall preside over each committee meeting, execute actual decisions, become a member of the Standing Committee, and deliberate and vote on the businesses of the Standing Committee.
Chapter 5. Property and Accounting
Article 23. (Finances) The Society shall be financed by the following sources:
1. Member joining fee
2. Annual fees and charges
3. Donations
4. Conference registration fees
5. Sponsorships and advertising fees
6. Other income
Article 24. (Management of Property)
a. When selling, donating, leasing, exchanging, providing collateral for, or changing the use of the property of the Society, a resolution must be passed at a general meeting.
b. The property of the Society cannot be distributed arbitrarily to individual members under any name or in any form.
Article 25. (Budgets and Settlement of Accounts)
a. The budget and business plan for the fiscal year must be decided upon by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.
b. The settlement of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year shall be audited and reported to the General Assembly by the Auditors prior to the regular general meeting.
Article 26. (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of the Society begins with the annual general meeting.
Article 27. (Remuneration of Executive Officers) No fixed remuneration shall be paid to the executives, but payments necessary for performing their duties may be given.
1. Member joining fee
2. Annual fees and charges
3. Donations
4. Conference registration fees
5. Sponsorships and advertising fees
6. Other income
Article 24. (Management of Property)
a. When selling, donating, leasing, exchanging, providing collateral for, or changing the use of the property of the Society, a resolution must be passed at a general meeting.
b. The property of the Society cannot be distributed arbitrarily to individual members under any name or in any form.
Article 25. (Budgets and Settlement of Accounts)
a. The budget and business plan for the fiscal year must be decided upon by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.
b. The settlement of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year shall be audited and reported to the General Assembly by the Auditors prior to the regular general meeting.
Article 26. (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of the Society begins with the annual general meeting.
Article 27. (Remuneration of Executive Officers) No fixed remuneration shall be paid to the executives, but payments necessary for performing their duties may be given.
Chapter 6. Secretariat
Article 28. (Secretariat)
a. A secretariat shall be established to handle the affairs of the meetings.
b. Matters concerning the organization and work of the Secretariat shall be determined separately.
a. A secretariat shall be established to handle the affairs of the meetings.
b. Matters concerning the organization and work of the Secretariat shall be determined separately.
Chapter 7. Supplementary Provisions
Article 29. (Amendments to the Bylaws) Any amendment to these Bylaws must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members present at the general meeting.
Article 30. (Establishment of Rules) The Board of Directors shall separately establish any regulations necessary to carry out the affairs of the meetings.
Article 31. (Applicable Provisions) The provisions of the Civil Code on private corporations or general customs shall apply to matters not provided for in these regulations.
Article 30. (Establishment of Rules) The Board of Directors shall separately establish any regulations necessary to carry out the affairs of the meetings.
Article 31. (Applicable Provisions) The provisions of the Civil Code on private corporations or general customs shall apply to matters not provided for in these regulations.
Addendum
Article 1. (Effective Date) These Bylaws shall take effect on the date they are deliberated on by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.
Appendix1. Korean Society of Phlebology Member Code of Ethics
Korean Society of Phlebology Member Code of Ethics
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Korean Society for Phlebology, the members of the society hereby resolve to fulfill the following responsibilities and duties as leading medical professionals in the prevention and treatment of venous diseases in Korea.
Article 1
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall provide treatment for venous disease patients based only on clear clinical guidelines and evidence that has been clinically validated to ensure their healing and safety.
Article 2
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall adhere to medical ethics and introduce new treatment methods into clinical practice only after they have undergone appropriate verification.
Article 3
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall practice medicine according to their conscience as medical professionals and make every effort to avoid compromising social morality.
Article 4
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall maintain trust and respect among fellow members and cooperate with each other to improve the health and quality of life of patients.
November 2021
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Korean Society for Phlebology, the members of the society hereby resolve to fulfill the following responsibilities and duties as leading medical professionals in the prevention and treatment of venous diseases in Korea.
Article 1
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall provide treatment for venous disease patients based only on clear clinical guidelines and evidence that has been clinically validated to ensure their healing and safety.
Article 2
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall adhere to medical ethics and introduce new treatment methods into clinical practice only after they have undergone appropriate verification.
Article 3
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall practice medicine according to their conscience as medical professionals and make every effort to avoid compromising social morality.
Article 4
Members of the Korean Society for Phlebology shall maintain trust and respect among fellow members and cooperate with each other to improve the health and quality of life of patients.
November 2021
