Section 4 Exam Flashcards
Code of ethics to provide
moral and ethical obligations
Why do we have the standard of conduct?
established to ensure quality patient care
Profession requires ________, job is something _______ can apply for
education/degree, anyone
True or false? Legally rad techs can own x-ray equipment
true
All of our laws are based on
English common law
________ ______ help in the shaping and formation of laws
community values
Torts examples:
failure to properly read exam, radiologist misses something, medication errors
Who is the person that initiates the law suit?
plaintiff
let the master answer, hospital can be jointly held liable
Respondeat superior
the thing speaks for itself
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Who is responsible for verify competence of radiology staff?
radiology administer (manager or director)
Why are procedure manuals important?
Can define procedures, safety policies
Who are the only ones who can request radiology procedures?
physicians
What is allied health?
a group of specialized complex and highly technical professions
Who are often the first person to encounter a patient?
EMTs