Ethics and Ethical Behavior + Radiologic Technology Code of Ethics

Ethics

It is a study of ethical principles, codes or systems which should be strictly observed or followed

Ethics

It points out which human acts ought to be approved and which one should be disapproved

Moral Reasoning

It is the study of how people think about right and wrong and how they acquire and apply moral rules

Moral Reasoning

Refers to the logical process of determining whether an action is right or wrong

1st step in Moral Reasoning Model

Gather the facts

2nd step in Moral Reasoning Model

 Determine the ethical issues

3rd step in Moral Reasoning Model

Identify the principles that have a bearing on the case

4th step in Moral Reasoning Model

List the alternatives

5th step in Moral Reasoning Model

Compare the alternatives with the principles

Personal Standard Behavior

Are rules of behavior that you set for yourself

Personal Standard Behavior

These may help an individual to align their behavior with their views and goals; have a dark side as an excuse for inflexibility, elitism or mediocrity

Competence

Is the set of demonstrable characteristics and skills that enable and improve the efficiency or performance of a job

Standards of Practice

Set of guidelines that delineate the expected techniques and procedures, and the order in which to use them, for interventions with individuals experiencing a range of psychological, medical, or educational conditions

Autonomy

The act or power of making one's own choices or decisions

Non-maleficent

Derives from the ancient maxim primum non nocere, which, translated from the Latin, means first, do no harm

Beneficence

Obligation to optimize benefit to the patient and should be considered through the prism of the patient's values and preferences

Justice

The quality or fact of being just, ethics the principle of fairness that like cases should be treated alike a particular distribution of benefits and burdens fairly

Paternalism

The policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest

Fidelity

Faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty

Nature of Ethics

Refers to the normative standards of behavior pertaining to the ideal code of conduct of human beings. 

Ethical Values

Refer to social and cultural concepts that guide the behavior of an individual or an organization

Health Ethics

It looks at moral issues involved in our understanding of life

Professionalism

Is the state or practice of doing one’s job with skill, competence, ethics, and courtesy

Professionalism

The conduct, behavior and attitude of someone in a work or business environment

Etiquette

Is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group

Etiquette

A system of principles governing medical conduct. It deals with the relationship of the doctor with the patient, patient’s family, fellow physicians, and a society at large

Code of Ethics

A code of conduct in that it establishes behavior expectations that an organization has of its employees and third parties

professional manner

The radiologic technologist conducts himself or herself in a _________, responds to patient needs and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.

full respect

The radiologic technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with _________ for the dignity of mankind.

personal attributes, without discriminations

The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by concerns of _________ or the nature of the disease or illness, and _________ on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or socioeconomic status.

theoretical knowledge and concepts

The radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon ____________, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which they were designed and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.

best interest

The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the _______ of the patient.

pertinent information

The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain __________ for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.

interpretation and diagnosis

The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that ____________ are outside the scope of practice for the profession.

minimizing radiation exposure

The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in ______________ to the patient, self and other members of the health care team.

radiologic technologic care

The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality ______________________.

law; welfare

The radiologic technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy and reveals confidential information only as required by _______ or to protect the ________ of the individual or the community.

continuing education

The radiologic technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in __________ and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice.