Clinical Laboratory Science Code of Ethics
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What is the primary duty of Medical Laboratory Professionals according to the Code of Ethics of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science?

  • Placing the welfare of the patient above their own needs and desires (correct)
  • Maintaining the highest level of individual competence
  • Working with all patients and all patient samples without regard to disease state, ethnicity, race, religion, or sexual orientation
  • Exercising sound judgment in all aspects of laboratory services

    • What are the characteristics of high-quality laboratory services as per the Code of Ethics?

  • Specialized, personalized, cost-effective, convenient, and patient-focused
  • Safe, effective, efficient, timely, equitable, and patient-centred (correct)
  • Accessible, affordable, comprehensive, convenient, and individualized
  • Reputable, affordable, timely, accessible, and patient-friendly

    • How do Medical Laboratory Professionals prevent conflicts of interest according to the Code of Ethics?

  • By ensuring that each patient receives the highest quality of care
  • By exercising sound judgment in all aspects of laboratory services
  • By preventing and avoiding conflicts of interest that undermine the best interests of patients (correct)
  • By working with all patients and all patient samples without regard to disease state

    • What does the obligation of Medical Laboratory Professionals include according to the Code of Ethics?

    <p>Maintaining the highest level of individual competence as patient needs change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accountability of Medical Laboratory Professionals according to the Code of Ethics?

    <p>For the quality and integrity of the laboratory services they provide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of Medical Laboratory Professionals in their working relationships within the clinical laboratory and with all members of the healthcare team?

    <p>To establish cooperative, honest, and respectful working relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pseudohermaphroditism' refer to?

    <p>A condition in which the individual has features of both sexes in the external genitalia, causing doubt as to the true sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Male pseudohermaphrodites have in terms of gonads and secondary sexual characteristics or external genitalia?

    <p>Testes but external genitalia resembling those of a female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of Medical Laboratory Professionals with regards to the qualifications for entry to the profession?

    <p>To implement qualifications through participation in licensing and certification programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Female pseudohermaphroditism?

    <p>Individual with ovaries but with secondary sexual characteristics resembling those of a male</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Laboratory Professionals' Code of Ethics

    • Primary duty involves providing accurate and timely laboratory results essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.
    • High-quality laboratory services are characterized by reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established standards.
    • Conflicts of interest are prevented by maintaining professional integrity, disclosing potential conflicts, and ensuring impartiality in all laboratory practices.
    • Obligations include commitment to continuing education, maintaining professional competence, and prioritizing patient welfare in all decisions.
    • Accountability encompasses accepting responsibility for actions, ensuring transparency in laboratory processes, and adhering to ethical standards.
    • Primary objective in working relationships is to foster collaboration and communication among healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes.

    Pseudohermaphroditism

    • Term refers to a condition where an individual has ambiguous external genitalia and may possess characteristics of both sexes, but their gonads usually match one sex.
    • Male pseudohermaphrodites have testes (male gonads) but may display female secondary sexual characteristics or ambiguous external genitalia due to hormonal influences.
    • Female pseudohermaphroditism is characterized by ovaries (female gonads) while possessing male-typical external genitalia or secondary sexual characteristics.

    Qualifications for Entry into the Profession

    • Medical Laboratory Professionals are tasked with ensuring that qualifications for entry are rigorous, ensuring that only individuals with appropriate education, training, and skills enter the profession.

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    Explore the principles and standards outlined in the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Code of Ethics, guiding Medical Laboratory Professionals in their practice. Delve into the duty to the patient and the importance of placing the patient's welfare above all else.

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