Lecture 2a: Domain 1, MRTB competencies Flashcards
What is the over arching topic for MRT Domain 1
Professional and Ethical Conduct
what 2 aspects of professional and ethical conduct is covered under domain 1
practitioner’s responsibility to be professional and ethical (practice within current medico-legal framework)
be patient advocate by ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of legal - 3 things
confidentiality
informed consent
care of the patient
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of fitness to practice (FTP)
mental and physical health of workers and how it affects our work
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of Reporting obligations
reporting obligations when our coworkers or other healthcare practitioners may cause harm to the public as well as self due to poor FTP
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of code of ethics knowledge
the 4 childress principles:
non maleficence
beneficence
autonomy
justice
basically treating patients ethically and not being biased
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of providing information to the patient
provide 2 examples
making sure patient has informed knowledge in order for them to make informed decisions
eg. pregnant woman or x-raying a child - knowing risks and being able to explain them to the parents/woman
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of NZ health system
service provision and resource management
tell pt where to go, where to wait etc
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of ethical practice - 4 things
pt rights
autonomy
no harm
advance the common good
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of professional judgement
clinical appropriateness is the responsibility to radiologist
not in our scope to give any kind of diagnosis
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of socio-cultural factors - 5 things
accomodate all socio-cultural aspects
cultural diversity
treaty of waitangi
tikanga best practice guidelines
treating adult differently from child
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of professional behaviour in patient interactions - 2 things
introduce yourself and dress properly
make sure you know the dept protocol
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of appropriatness of boundaries
social media - cant post things about your colleagues or patients
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of responses to unsafe or unprofessional practices
report unsafe practice as first responsibility is towards patients
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of organizational policies and guidelines
knowledge of protocols and guidelines of the depts you work in - from radiology dept to bigger level
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of relevant quality systems - provide examples
quality assurance of machines
making sure department is sanitised
what does domain 1 competency mean in terms of knowledge of relevant quality systems - provide examples
quality assurance of machines
making sure department is sanitized
what is Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence means that health care professionals must do no harm to their patients
what are the 4 ethics codes
Nonmaleficence
justice
autonomy
beneficence
what is autonomy
Patient autonomy means that every patient has the
right to consent to or to refuse treatment, choose feasible alternatives, or make decisions that conflict with the recommendations of the health care professional
what is justice
Justice involves treating all patients fairly, equally,
and without discrimination. It also involves ensuring that patients have access to medical care and treatment regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, body
habitus, diagnosis, or insurance coverage
what is beneficence
Beneficence describes the need to act in the best
interest of a patient. Beneficence is the heart of morality and asks the question: Is this action doing good or harm?
