Week 1 Chapter 1 Pharmacology and Drug Administration Flashcards
JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
ASRT
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
accredited program
The educational requirements that determine the standard of care are generally those recognized by the profession as appropriate for the field. In radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and sonography, educational standards have been developed that define what an accredited program must do to educate students. Curriculum guides for the imaging sciences also define specific areas of study (e.g., pharmacology and drug administration techniques) and propose appropriate content for each area. The educational essentials and the curriculum guides are periodically reviewed and revised by the ASRT and JRCERT to meet the changing needs of the profession.
educational standard
The educational requirements that determine the standard of care are generally those recognized by the profession as appropriate for the field. In radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and sonography, educational standards have been developed that define what an accredited program must do to educate students. Curriculum guides for the imaging sciences also define specific areas of study (e.g., pharmacology and drug administration techniques) and propose appropriate content for each area. The educational essentials and the curriculum guides are periodically reviewed and revised by the ASRT and JRCERT to meet the changing needs of the profession.
liability
When the new principle is applied to imaging professionals, the liability issues increase as radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, and sonographers, depending on the limitations of state statutes and regulations, cross specialization lines and practice in fields in which they have limited education and experience. Some states permit radiographers to perform nuclear medicine and sonographic studies as well as therapeutic procedures, allow nuclear medicine technologists to perform sonographic studies, and permit sonographers to swing back and forth across lines of specialization. Many members of these groups hold credentials in more than one field and are thereby qualified to cross lines and meet the standards of the specialties in which they practice. However, a large percentage are trained on the job with limited direction and supervision.
medical negligence
Medical negligence is the failure to do something that a reasonable person of ordinary prudence would do in a certain situation, and medical malpractice is a breach of duty to adhere to a standard of care. In both cases, a standard of care is applied to measure the competence of the professional. The traditionally recognized standard of care required that the medical professional practice his or her profession with the average degree of skill, care, and diligence exercised by members of the same profession practicing in the same or similar locality in light of the present state of medical and surgical practice. In essence, the practice of medical professionals was held to a regional standard.
medical malpractice
Medical negligence is the failure to do something that a reasonable person of ordinary prudence would do in a certain situation, and medical malpractice is a breach of duty to adhere to a standard of care. In both cases, a standard of care is applied to measure the competence of the professional. The traditionally recognized standard of care required that the medical professional practice his or her profession with the average degree of skill, care, and diligence exercised by members of the same profession practicing in the same or similar locality in light of the present state of medical and surgical practice. In essence, the practice of medical professionals was held to a regional standard.
professional standard
The standard established to determine the appropriate professional practice is generally the standard recognized by the discipline’s national professional organization. The professional standard may be in the form of a scope of practice, or a series of guidelines set forth to determine what these health care specialists should and should not do under certain circumstances. Individuals practicing in these fields should be familiar with these professional requirements and should upgrade their knowledge of professional practice as the standards change and develop
standard of care
Medical negligence is the failure to do something that a reasonable person of ordinary prudence would do in a certain situation, and medical malpractice is a breach of duty to adhere to a standard of care. In both cases, a standard of care is applied to measure the competence of the professional. The traditionally recognized standard of care required that the medical professional practice his or her profession with the average degree of skill, care, and diligence exercised by members of the same profession practicing in the same or similar locality in light of the present state of medical and surgical practice. In essence, the practice of medical professionals was held to a regional standard.
scope of practice
The standard established to determine the appropriate professional practice is generally the standard recognized by the discipline’s national professional organization. The professional standard may be in the form of a scope of practice, or a series of guidelines set forth to determine what these health care specialists should and should not do under certain circumstances. Individuals practicing in these fields should be familiar with these professional requirements and should upgrade their knowledge of professional practice as the standards change and develop.
