Patient Relations Flashcards
refraining from lying, cheating, and stealing
being truthful, trustworthy, sincere, and fair
not deceiving or distorting
honesty
refraining from self promotion
avoiding conflicts of interest
resisting economic pressure
integrity
being liable and responsible
accountability
following a specified course toward superiority
keeping abreast of current trends in the field
following mandated guidelines specified by the governing body of the profession to which the medical imaging professional belongs
competence
feeling concern or interest for
compassion
based on values and ethical behavior directly relates to personal values
ethics
core beliefs concerning what is intrinsically desirable
values
four main sources that influence our personal and professional attitudes
science, culture, religion, experience
knowledge taught in the educational system has a positive or negative bearing on how we perceive life in general
science
the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious or social group
culture
may influence values depending upon exposure in households due to religious doctrines or practices
religion
provides structure to personal value system
experience
can influence patient care through ethical codes
professional values
intended to specify distinct areas of values and standards of behavior to which practitioners should subscribe
ethical code