Chapter 20: Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism

The mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all registered technologists and applicants for certification by the ARRT are called:

Rules of Ethics

Consists of an unlawful touching of a person without consent

Battery

Which ARRT code of ethics principle relates to the confidentiality of information in a healthcare setting, and is one of the cardinal concepts in all code of ethics relating to healthcare?

Principle 9 of the ARRT Code of Ethics

What are right actions bases on religious teachings are called?

Morals

Refers to the malicious spreading of information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation and is in the form of written information

Libel

Which ARRT code of ethics principle deals with the question of professional responsibility. It implies that radiographers are sufficiently educated and experienced to be capable of independent discretion and judgement?

Principle 5 of the ARRT Code of Ethics

What is the unjustifiable detention of a person against their will is called? This becomes an issue when a patient wishes to leave and is not allowed to do so.

False imprisonment.

Once a problem is well defined, the next step is to proceed with the development of:

Alternative solutions

This is necessary for any procedure that is considered experimental or that involves substantial risk.

Informed consent

Any person who cares for the sick or injured and who uses equipment that produces ionizing radiation has a duty to perform:

Competently and professionally

Charges for this may result when confidentiality of information has not been maintained or when the patients’ body has been improperly exposed or touched

Invasion of privacy

This comprises the priority that is placed on the significance of various moral concepts.

Values

Which ARRT code of ethics principle requires radiographers to put aside all personal prejudice and emotional bias when rendering professional services?

Principle 3 of the ARRT Code of Ethics

An aspirational document that established a high standards of professional conduct and assists the members of the profession in practicing ethical principles

Code of ethics

This refers to the malicious spreading of information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation and is often applied to information spread verbally:

Slander

What are legal requirements for behavior called?

Laws

This may be defined as the threat of touching in an injurious way. The person need not be touched in any way for this to occur.

Assault

Which ARRT code of ethics principle requires that radiographers adhere to accepted practices and make every effort to protect themselves and all patients and staff from exposure to unnecessary radiation?

Principle 7 of the ARRT Code of Ethics

Refers to neglect or omission of reasonable care or caution

Negligence

Also called Principlism. It is a widely accepted standard for selecting and defending solutions to ethical dilemmas in healthcare communities.

Principle-based ethics

Rules that apply values and moral standards to our actions

Ethics

This means that each person is liable for their own negligent conduct

Rule of personal responsibility

Meaning the thing speaks for itself.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

What is the ethical principle meaning Goodness. Actions that bring out good are considered right?

Beneficence

What is the ethical principle meaning an obligation to be loyal or faithful?

Fidelity

What is a sensitivity to the needs of others that allows you to meet those needs constructively, rather than merely sympathizing or reacting to their distress called?

Empathy

What is the ethical principle meaning an obligation to tell the truth?

Veracity

What is the ethical principle meaning an obligation not to inflict harm?

nonmaleficence

What is the ethical principle meaning an obligation to act with equity?

Justice

What is the list of considerations to reduce the likelihood of lawsuits and legal liability for negligence in the healthcare setting called?

The seven C’s of malpractice prevention

What term is used to state that the employer is liable for employee’s negligent acts that occur in the course of their work?

Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

What is the ethical principle meaning Respecting the independence of others and acting with self-reliance?

Autonomy

A document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession is called

A code of ethics.

Which of the following are types of intentional misconduct?

1. Assault

2. Battery

3. Invasion of privacy

All 3

Which of the following are responsibilities of a limited operator?

1. Providing the patient with considerate and respectful care

2. Providing patients with complete, accurate information regarding diagnosis

3. Keeping patient information confidential

1 & 3 only

What signed document is required for experimental procedures or those that carry substantial risk?

Informed consent

Which of the following are true regarding informed consent?

1. Informed consent may be revoked at any time.

2. Patient must be legally competent to sign.

3. Patient may sign an incomplete form and the blanks may be filled in later by the physician.

1 and 2 only

Written information that reflects negatively on a person’s character is called:

Libel

The omission of reasonable care or caution defines

Negligence

Which of the following are examples of appropriate self-care if demonstrated by a limited operator?

1. Working while running a fever because the schedule is full

2. Wearing an apron while ensuring patient safety during an imaging procedure

3. Using proper body mechanics when transferring a patient from a stretcher to the x-ray table

2 and 3 only

Which of the following terms describe essential features of good charting in paper charts?

1. Accurate

2. Pertinent

3. Legible

All 3

What is the usual legal retention time for radiographs?

5 to 7 years