1.3 REVISED CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS AND X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 1

Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologists shall take diligent care of the radiologic equipment/modalities that are assigned to them, and shall make use of them appropriately and effectively according to the accepted standards of practice

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 2

They shall show respect and support to their colleagues and other members of the health care team.

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 3

They shall apply sound judgment in the exercise of their profession and assume responsibility for their own decision/s

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 4

They shall assist the radiologist and referring physician in the administration of radiologic procedures for the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 5

They shall recognize that interpretation and diagnosis of radiologic procedures are beyond the scope of their professional practice.

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 6

They shall NOT directly or indirectly, assist, tolerate, aid or a bet any unauthorized practice of the profession

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 7

They shall report to the Professional Regulatory Board of Radiologic Technology or other appropriate authorities, any violation of Republic Act No. 8981, Republic Act No.7431, their implementing rules and regulations, and the Code of Professional Ethics.

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 8

They shall keep their reputation above reproach and shall maintain proper decorum in all their actuations to gain public esteem and respect for the profession.

Article III. Responsibility to Colleagues, Allied Health Professionals and Health Institutions

Section 9

They shall NOT debase or demean the reputation , competence, and capability of a colleague to aggrandize themselves