Are licensees allowed to publicise events (e.g. public workshop, seminar or symposium) as free of charge/free admission?

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Yes. Under Regulation 12 of the HCS (Advertisement) Regulations, a licensee or an authorised person (if applicable) may advertise any public workshop, seminar or symposium organised by the licensee that relates to the licensable healthcare service provided by the licensee.

While these sessions can be publicised as free, their contents remain subjected to the HCS (Advertisement) Regulations insofar as they relate to licensable healthcare services (e.g. must be factual and not laudatory).

Are licensees allowed to publicise events (e.g. public workshop, seminar or symposium) as free of charge/free admission?

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