What Are The Ethics On Radiologic Technology ?
Ethics is the term applied to a health professional’s moral responsibility and the science of appropriate conduct toward other . The work of the medical professional requires strict rules of conduct. The American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) and The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (CAMRT) both are developed the current code of ethics.
1) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the dignity of their profession.
2) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall provide services with consideration of human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of sex, religion, creed, social or economic status, personal attributes or the nature of the health problem.
3) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall make every effort to protect all patients from unnecessary radiation.
4) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall exercise and accept responsibility for discretion and judgement in the performance of their professional services.
5) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall judiciously protect the patient, right to privacy and shall maintain all patients information in the strictest confidence.
6) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall aply only the methods of technology founded upon a scientific basic and not accept other methods.
7) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer In recognition of their responsibility to the patient. They shall provide the physician with all information that they have relative to radiological diagnosis or patient management.
8) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer shall be responsible for reporting unethical conduct and illegal professional activities to the appropriate authority.
9) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer should continually strive to improve their knowledge and skillss by participating in educational and professional activities and sharing the benefits of their attainments with their colleagues.
10) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer should protect the public from misinformation and misrepresentation.
11) Radiologic technologist or Radiographer should take understood consent from the patient before undertaking radiological examination
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