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

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 1

Radiologic Technologist and X-ray Technologists shall provide patient care in accordance with the accepted professional and ethical standards.

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 2

They shall respect the dignity ,privacy, and right to self-determination of the patients

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 3

They shall provide patient care, without discrimination , by reason of age, race, creed, sex, socio-economic status, religious or political belief, or nature of disease/illness.

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 4

They shall possess such degree of technical knowledge and skills, reflective of their competence in the field.

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 5

They shall advocate the best interests and safety of the patients as well as of the entire health care team by ensuring that the radiation exposure is kept at a minimal

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 6

They shall uphold the principle of informed consent

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 7

They shall hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of their professional practice and shall only disclose such information in accordance with the law and principles of medical ethics.

Article II. Responsibility to Patients

Section 8

They shall only provide services for which they are qualified by virtue of their education, training and experience.