Morals and ethics

Question 1

Define ethics

Answer 1

Are rules of a social system

Question 2

Morality

Answer 2

Principles, beliefs and values that guide us in making choices of what wrong or right

Question 3

Moral acts

Answer 3

One acts to benefit others

Question 4

Why is it important for radiographers to know about morals and ethics

Answer 4

1. It gives them a good mindset on the needs of patients thereby leading to quality patient care.
2. It reduces and prevents litigations and disciplinary actions.
3. Helps us as radiographers to avoid negligence and medical malpractices.

Question 5

Ethics and morals

Answer 5

Ethics> rules of a social system provided to us
Morals> our own principles beliefs and values that guide us to make right decisions

Question 6

Moral foundations

Answer 6

Underlying principles that shape ones ethical beliefs and judgement

Question 7

Dimensions of moral foundations

Answer 7

1. Sanctity
2. Authority
3. Liberty
4. Care
5. Fairness
6. Loyalty

Question 8

Personal morality

Answer 8

These are principles beliefs and values that were taught to us at an early age.

Question 9

Group morality

Answer 9

Are moral principles beliefs and values that applu to a specific group of people to follow.

Question 10

Morality for healthcare professionals

Answer 10

1. Duties to provide due care to patients
2. Maintain professional competence
3. Maintain confidentiality of information

Question 11

The Moral Duties of the Health Care
Professional

Answer 11

• The duty to help, cure.
• The duty to promote and protect the patient’s health.
• The duty to maintain confidentiality.
• The duty to protect the patient’s life
• The duty to respect the patient’s autonomy
• The duty to protect privacy
• The duty to respect the patient’s dignity.

Question 12

The Moral Rights of the Patient

Answer 12

• The right to high quality medical service.
• The right to autonomous choice.
• The right to make decision concerning his/her health..
• The right to be informed
• The right to privacy
• The right to health education
• The right to dignity

Question 13

Medical ethics

Answer 13

Medical ethics is the application of ethical reasoning to medical
decision making

Question 14

Standard of ethics for Radiographers

Answer 14

1. Code of ethics
   Set of principles that guides the conduct of individuals to act according to their professional conduct
2. Rules of ethics
   refer to a system or code of moral principles that guide the behavior of individuals or groups.

Question 15

Rules of ethics

Answer 15

Prohibit the following practices
* Use of fraud or deceit to obtain employment or credentials
* Dishonest conduct with regard to examination standards
* Conviction by the courts
* Failure or inability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and
safety
* Practicing outside the scope of practice authorized by one’s
credentials
* Knowingly engaging in or participating in abusive or corrupt
practices
* Improper management of patient records such as, failure to
maintain records, or actions that may result in a false or
misleading record
* Assisting a person to engage in the practice of radiologic
technology without current and appropriate credentials