ARRT Code of Ethics Flashcards
- to foster high levels of ethical conduct for radiological science professionals
- promote the protection safety and comfort of patients
- serve as a guide by which technologists may evaluate their professional conduct
Purpose of ARRT
the radiographic technologist conducts themselves in a PROFESSIONAL manner
principle 1
provide service to humanity with full respect for the DIGNITY of mankind
principle 2
delivers patient care and service unrestricted by concerns of personal attributes or the nature of disease or illness and without DISCRIMINATION
principle 3
KNOWLEDGE and concepts, uses equipment for which they are designed
principle 4
assesses situation, exercises care, discretion and judgment, assumes responsibility for professional decisions and acts in the BEST INTEREST of PATIENT
principle 5
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 interpretation and diagnosis are outside the SCOPE OF PRACTICE
principle 6
uses equipment and accessories , employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation (RAD PROTECTION)
principle 7
practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patients right to QUALITY CARE
principle 8
respects CONFIDENCES entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patients right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as required
principle 9
continually strives to improve knowledge and skill by participating in CONTINUING EDUCATION and professional activities sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigation new aspects of professional practice
principle 10
