Affinity is committed to a culture of compliance, and expects its providers, first and foremost, to always comply with the law. Nothing on this website is intended to supersede or waive any provider or patient rights under the law. It is ultimately the responsibility of the provider to know and understand the laws that govern their interactions with and obligations to patients in specific circumstances, and providers should not rely on this website as a substitute for competent legal advice on what is the proper action to take in a specific circumstance.