Does Regulation 9(2) of the HCS (Advertisement) Regulations apply to media pitches, that is part of regular work in most Corporate Communications departments?
Healthcare Services Act(Advertisement) Regulations, Interviews
No, the Corporate Communications department of the licensees will not be in contravention insofar as the licensee or any employee of the licensee merely responds to requests to be interviewed, and not actively approach the media to be interviewed.
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