Philippines Radiologic Technologists Ethics, Admin. and Jurisprudence

Ethics

Study of right and wrong and how to tell the difference between them

Utilitariansim

idea that the goal of society should be to bring about the greatest number of people

Deontology

Approach to ethics that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to rules. Described as duty or obligation, because rules 'binds you to your duty'

Virtue

Focuses on using wisdom rather than emotional and intellectual solving

Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue

Basic ethical philosophies

Professional Ethics

internal controls of a profession based on human values or moral principles

Professional Ethics

Branch of moral science which treats of the obligation which a member of the profession owes to the public, to his profession, and to his client

Habit

An acquired mode of behavior, which has been repeated frequently

Custom

habitual practice of the people so long established that it has the force of law

Ideals

pertains to perfection

Etiquette

rule of behavior, "manners"

Tradition

transmission of knowledge, opinions, doctrines, customs and practices from generation to generation

Autonomy

Independence; self-government

Beneficence

Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action.

Code of Ethics

Principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior.

Double Effect

An ethical situation in which an action (such as administering opiates) has both a positive effect (relieving a terminally ill person's pain) and a negative effect (hastening death by suppressing respiration).

Fidelity

Faithfulness; loyalty

Justice

Equal treatment under the law

Legal Rights

rights of individuals or groups that are established and guaranteed by law

Moral Principles

universal guides to action that are derived from so-called basic moral truths that should be respected unless a morally compelling reason exists not to do so.

Moral Rights

rights of individuals or groups that exist separately from governmental or institutional guarantees; usually asserted based on moral principles or rules

Morality

A system of learned attitudes about social practices, instituations, and individual behavior used to evaluate situations and behavior as right or wrong, good or bad

Morals

Beliefs about behavior as judged by society

nonmeleficence

do no harm

Paternalism

A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs but not giving them rights

Professional Etiquette

manners and attitudes generally accepted by members of a profession

Respect for Property

Refers to keeping the patients belongings safe and taking care not to intentionally damage or waste equipment or supplies with which one works.

Rights

BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY LAW

Sanctity of Life

The belief that life is holy and belongs to God

Values

Cherished ideas and beliefs that affect decisions a person makes.

Veracity

- to tell the truth with no information being withheld

Virtue

A habitual disposition to do good

Radiologic Technologist's Ethics

Moral philosophy which deals with the relationship of radiologic technologists and patient and the family of the patient

Health Ethics

to put the saving of live and promotion of health above all else, treat patients equally, provide the best care possible, maintain a competent level of skill

Relation with the State and Society

Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 1

Relationship with Patients/Clients

Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 2

Relation with other Allied Profession

Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 3

Relation to Agency

Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 4

Relationship with Oneself

Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 5

Jurisprudence

philosophy of law

Nomenclature

A system of naming, especially in the arts or sciences

Law

A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society

Medical Practice

state laws written for the express purpose of governing the practice of medicine

Constitution

A nation's basic law

Statutory Law

Law enacted by Congress, or by state legislatures or local legislative bodies.

Court Decisions

Interpretation of statutes and various regulations in decisions involving individuals

Public and Civil Law

Basic Kinds of Law

Public Laws

Laws that concern the general public

Private Law

A body of law that deals with relationships between private individuals, such as contracts, civil injuries, domestic relations, and partnerships.

Litigation

a legal proceeding in a court

Torts

A private injustice or injury, is either intentional or unintentional

False Imprisonment
Assault
Battery
Defamation
Invasion of Privacy

Intentional Torts

False Imprisonment

-the unauthorized confinement of a person that lasts for an appreciable period of time

Assault

"threat" or "attempt"

Battery

- unlawful application of force (bodily injury or offensive touching)

Defamation

Act of harming or ruining another's reputation

Slander

False charges and malicious oral statements about someone

Libel

A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights

Invasion of Privacy

This is the release of medical records without the patient's knowledge and permission

Patient Falls and Positioning Injuries
Pregnancy
Errors or delays in diagnosis

Areas of Frequent litigation in Radiology

Duty
Breach
Injury sustained
Cause

for negligent tort liability, Four elements must be present

Duty

what should have been done

Breach

deviation from duty

Injury sustained

Iatrogenic injurty

Cause

result of breach

Malpractice Claims

lawsuits by a patient against a physician for errors in diagnosis or treatment

Negligence cases

Are those in which a person believes a medical professional's action or lack thereof, caused harm to the patient

Postoperative complications
Res ipsa Loquitur

Examples of malpractice

Res ipsa Loquitur

"The thing speaks for itself"

Abandonment
Delayed Treatment

Examples of Negligence

Abandonment

Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training.

Delayed Treatment

a patient shows symptoms of some illness or disorder, but the doctor decides, for whatever reason, to wait

Negligence

Careless neglect, often resulting in injury

Malfeasance

(n) an illegal act, especially by a public official

Misfeasance

An act that is legal but performed improperly.

Nonfeasance

a failure to act when under an obligation to do so

Imputed Negligence

under certain conditions, the negligence of one person can be attributed to another

Contributory Negligence

A theory in tort law under which a complaining party's own negligence contributed to or caused his or her injuries. ________ is an absolute bar to recovery in a minority of jurisdictions.

Assumption Risk

voluntarily and knowingly subjecting oneself to danger

Last Clear Chance

final opportunity to avoid an injury

Doctrine of Foreseeability

the ability to see or know in advance; to reasonably anticipate that harm or injury may result because of certain acts or omissions

Doctrine of Continuing Negligence

Contemplates of an unfailing duty of defendant RT/XRT to appraise, make necessary investigation or examination of his patient's injury with reasonable care and skill, failure of whom constitutes of a continuing act of negligance

Fellow Servant

employee with same status and working with another worker.

Rescue Doctrine

Doctrine under which anyone who negligently causes harm to a person or property may be liable to one who is injured in an effort to rescue the imperiled person or property

Good Samaritan Law

Individuals who do not seek payments but render medical assistance to the injured.

Doctrine of Force Majeure

no person shall be responsible for those events which cannot be foreseen and are inevitable, such as floods, fire, earthquakes and accidents

Doctrine of Respondent Superior

Let the master answer for the acts of subordinates

Summon
Subpoena
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Search Warrant
Warrant of Arrest

Written orders issued by the court

Summon

Written Order to appeal in court as a respondent of defendant

Subpeona

a court order that forces a witness to testify in a trial

Subpoena Duces Tecum

a court order that forces a witness to testify in a trial with necessary documents

Search Warrant

A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court

Warrant of Arrest

A written order from a magistrate commanding someone to take the body of the person accused, to be dealt with according to the law.

Legal Terms

Plaintiff/Complainant
Defendant/Accused/Respondent
Accomplice
Witness

Plaintiff/Complainant

person or group bringing the case to court

Defendant/Accused/Respondent

A person being sued or filed a case against

Accomplice

A person who takes part in a crime

Witness

A person who was present during the commission of crime and saw the crime being commited

R.A 7431

Republic Act No. of BORT

February 27, 1992

BORT was created