Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions relevant to professional ethics in medical imaging personnel.

Professional Ethics

Generally accepted criteria that differentiate a profession from other occupations or trades.

Moral Dilemma

A situation in which a decision must be made between conflicting moral principles.

Beneficence

Performing actions that benefit others, especially in terms of patient care.

Nonmaleficence

The ethical principle of doing no harm to patients.

Autonomy

The right of patients to make their own decisions regarding their medical treatment.

Veracity

The obligation to tell the truth and not deceive patients.

Justice

The ethical principle that emphasizes fairness and equity in the distribution of healthcare resources.

ARRT Code of Ethics

A document that outlines the standards of acceptable professional conduct for radiologic technologists.

Ethical Analysis

A four-step process involving identification of the problem, developing alternative solutions, selecting the best solution, and defending the selection.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes.

Nonconsequentialism

An ethical theory asserting that the morality of an action is not based solely on its outcomes.

Social Contracts

An agreement, either explicit or implicit, between individuals and society regarding behavior and obligations.

Rights-based ethics

An ethical framework that emphasizes fundamental human rights and the balance between individual freedoms and societal obligations.

Principle-based ethics

A decision-making approach that applies established moral principles to guide actions.

Virtue-based ethics

An ethical perspective that focuses on the characteristics and virtues of the moral agent rather than on rules or consequences.

Professional Behavior

Conduct that is expected from a professional based on established standards and norms.

Ethical Conflicts

Situations where moral principles clash, making the right decision ambiguous.

Professional Etiquette

The expected behavior in a professional context that upholds respect and courtesy.

Critical Event Studies

Analyses conducted to review mistakes and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Sentinel Event Committees

Groups formed to investigate and analyze significant adverse events to improve patient safety.

Ethical Outrage

A clearly wrong unethical behavior that provokes strong moral reactions.