Professionalism in Healthcare Ethics
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What must be done immediately after any fall or accident that leads to injury on the premises?

  • Report it to the departmental supervisor (correct)
  • Fill out a safety checklist
  • Inform the victim's family
  • Notify local authorities

What happens if an institution loses its accreditation from The Joint Commission?

  • It can retain the ability to serve Medicare patients
  • It receives immediate financial assistance
  • It gains a better reputation in the community
  • It loses the ability to provide care for Medicare patients (correct)

Which law provides immunity to healthcare workers who render emergency care in good faith?

  • Emergency Medical Treatment Law
  • Patient Protection Act
  • Health Care Coverage Act
  • Good Samaritan Law (correct)

When documenting an incident involving a patient, which additional step must be taken?

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How does cultural diversity impact patient care in healthcare settings?

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What does the term 'Group Morality' refer to in the context of healthcare?

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Which of the following is a mandatory standard outlined in the ARRT Standards of Ethics?

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How can professional ethics be best described?

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What is the difference between the Code of Ethics and the Rules of Ethics in the ARRT Standards?

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What is the primary purpose of the Standards of Ethics for Radiographers?

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What does 'applied morality' refer to in the context of ethics?

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Which statement accurately describes the evolution from moral beliefs to professional rules?

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What aspect of ethics applies to the duties and obligations placed on professionals?

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What does the principle of Nonmaleficence primarily focus on?

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Which ethical theory places a value on admirable character traits?

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Which principle requires healthcare professionals to act with fairness?

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What is one of the six moral principles that guide ethical actions in healthcare?

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What does informed consent require before performing procedures?

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Which of the following is a necessary step in ethical analysis?

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What does the ethical principle of Veracity emphasize?

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In what circumstance can a patient's consent be rescinded?

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What is the main focus of the concept of fiduciary duty in medical ethics?

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What does the ‘ALARA’ principle stand for in radiology?

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Which ethical dilemma relates to altering patient data in radiology?

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What does the principle of Beneficence prioritize?

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Which approach defines adequate informed consent as what the average patient needs to know?

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Which of the following rights are patients entitled to during their hospital stay?

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What is the primary purpose of the Rules of Ethics?

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What does the acronym ALARA stand for?

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Under what circumstance can informed consent be bypassed?

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Which of the following is considered a violation under Rules #1 to #3?

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What is the primary legal consequence of committing a felony?

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Which group of rules pertains to unprofessional conduct?

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What is a requirement for Registered Technologists regarding fitness to practice?

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Which document outlines a patient's specific wishes regarding medical care when they can no longer make decisions?

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In tort law, which act is defined as the unlawful touching of a person without consent?

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Under which rule are individuals required to report ethics violations?

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What principle is characterized by judging the rightness of an action based solely on its outcome?

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What must be proven in court for negligence or malpractice claims?

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What is the purpose of the Respondeat Superior legal doctrine?

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Failure to protect confidential patient information is covered under which rules?

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What should candidates provide when submitting their application for certification and registration?

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What is included in a requisition for a radiology exam?

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Which of the following is considered an intentional tort?

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What constitutes a violation under Rule #20?

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What is the main focus of the Administrative Procedures mentioned?

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What does the term 'DNR' stand for in medical ethics?

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What is vicarious liability in the context of healthcare?

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Under the ethical principle of Ethics of Care, what is a significant consideration?

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Technical incompetence falls under which category of rules?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the 7 C's for malpractice prevention?

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How can negligence be classified when it involves reckless disregard for life?

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What action can lead to sanctions under Rule #19?

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What does confidentiality in healthcare refer to?

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Which type of law deals with the legal rights and duties of individuals toward one another?

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What must be included in an incident report following an injury on the premises?

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What might happen to an institution if it loses its accreditation from The Joint Commission?

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Which of the following is true regarding the Good Samaritan Law?

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What does The Joint Commission primarily examine within healthcare institutions?

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What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics in radiologic technology?

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Which of the following best describes professional ethics?

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How are the Rules of Ethics characterized in the Standards of Ethics for Radiographers?

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What do group ethical behavior principles generally include?

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What is indicated by moving from the bottom to the top of the ethics pyramid?

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What does the concept of 'applied morality' focus on?

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Which term refers to the collective set of behaviors expected from radiographers?

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Why is confidentiality emphasized in healthcare ethics?

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Which principle emphasizes the obligation to avoid inflicting harm?

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What is the main focus of rights-based ethics?

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In ethical analysis, what is the first step to take when resolving an ethical dilemma?

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Which of the following actions exemplifies beneficence in patient care?

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What distinguishes informed consent from implied consent?

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Which element is NOT included in the documentation of informed consent?

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Which ethical theory places significant emphasis on community values such as respect and kindness?

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What does the principle of veracity require from healthcare professionals?

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Which of the following is a significant concern for radiographers regarding patient rights?

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What is a primary obligation of healthcare professionals under the principle of autonomy?

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Which of the following best describes the 'ALARA' principle?

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What is the role of the reasonable physician standard in informed consent?

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Which situation exemplifies a potential violation of patient confidentiality?

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Which document legitimizes a patient's consent for immediate medical intervention?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Rules of Ethics?

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What does the acronym ALARA represent in the context of radiologic technology?

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Which rule primarily addresses the misrepresentation of certification and registration status?

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What is required from parents when a child under 17 needs medical treatment?

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What does a living will allow a patient to do?

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Which of the following actions falls under the scope of unprofessional conduct as defined by the Rules of Ethics?

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Which of the following constitutes a felony?

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What is required of Registered Technologists if they are involved in criminal proceedings?

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Informed consent can be waived in which of the following scenarios?

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How many Continuing Education credits are required every two years to maintain registration?

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What does the doctrine of Respondeat Superior imply?

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Which of the following is considered a form of subversion as defined in the Rules of Ethics?

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Which of the following rules addresses the improper management of patient records?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'tort'?

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Which type of negligence involves a severe disregard for the safety of others?

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Which ethical approach emphasizes that the rightness of an action does not depend solely on its consequences?

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What is emphasized by Rule #13 regarding fitness to practice?

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What must be proven for a malpractice claim to be successful?

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Which of the following accurately describes a duty to report under Rules #21 and #22?

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What does the term 'DNR' stand for?

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What is a primary reason for having Administrative Procedures related to ethical conduct?

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In the context of healthcare, what is vicarious liability?

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What is one responsibility of candidates for certification and registration concerning their applications?

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Which of the following is a common misconception about ethical rules in radiologic technology?

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What action represents false imprisonment in a healthcare setting?

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Which term is used for malicious verbal communication that harms someone's reputation?

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Which legal doctrine means 'the thing speaks for itself'?

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Flashcards

Professional Ethics in Healthcare

Moral responsibilities within a specific profession, like radiography.

Code of Ethics

Aspirational guide for professional conduct; ideally how a professional should act.

Rules of Ethics

Mandatory, specific standards of acceptable professional conduct.

Standards of Ethics (ARRT)

Documents outlining expected behavior in radiology and radiation therapy. Includes a Code of Ethics and Rules of Ethics for radiologic technologists.

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Group Morality

Moral principles shared by a professional group like Radiographers

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Professional Group

A group of people sharing a professional role and common goals, such as radiographers

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Ethical Codes

Subsets of moral beliefs that guide professional behavior

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Ethics

Branch of philosophy dealing with moral principles

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Incident Report

A formal record of any injury or potential harm needing immediate reporting to a supervisor.

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Patient Chart

Medical record details of an incident if the injured person is a patient.

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Joint Commission

Healthcare accreditation agency that checks policies and procedures.

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Good Samaritan Law

Protects those providing emergency care.

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Cultural Diversity

Varying backgrounds and experiences influence patient beliefs in healthcare.

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Virtue-based ethics

An ethical theory focusing on admirable character traits like respect, patience, and kindness. It's often situational and considers the context.

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Rights-based ethics

Focuses on the rights of individuals and the duties of others regarding the rights.

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Principlism

A widely used ethical framework in healthcare for decision-making, based on fundamental principles.

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Beneficence

An ethical principle emphasizing actions that bring about good.

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Nonmaleficence

An ethical principle emphasizing avoiding harm.

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Veracity

An ethical principle emphasizing the importance of honesty and truth-telling.

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Fidelity

An ethical principle emphasizing loyalty and honoring commitments.

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Justice

An ethical principle emphasizing fairness and equity in actions.

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Autonomy

An ethical principle emphasizing respect for the independence and self-reliance of others.

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Ethical Analysis

A method for evaluating situations where the right action is unclear. It involves objectivity & defendable conclusions.

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Informed Consent

Agreement to a procedure after understanding the risks, benefits, alternatives, and implications.

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Patient Privacy

Respecting a patient's dignity and modesty, especially when private areas may be exposed.

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Implied Consent

Non-verbal consent to treatment, often implied by continued acceptance of care, or a long-term patient relationship.

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Confidentiality

Protecting patient information and maintaining the privacy of health records, and all associated data/information.

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ALARA

As Low As Reasonably Achievable (in radiation dose). It means avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure.

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Informed Consent Exceptions

Situations where informed consent isn't required, like life-threatening emergencies or when a patient is incapacitated.

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Informed Permission (Children)

Parents grant consent for medical treatments for children who cannot provide consent by themselves.

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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

A medical order instructing healthcare providers not to perform life-saving measures if death is imminent

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Advance Directive

A document outlining a patient's wishes for medical care if they lose decision-making ability

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Healthcare Proxy

A person chosen to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a patient who can't.

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Living Will

Patient instructions on treatment extent if they lose ability to decide.

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Criminal Law

Laws that protect the public and are enforced by the government.

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Felony

Serious crimes punishable by imprisonment, often more than a year.

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Misdemeanor

Less serious crimes with penalties like fines or jail time less than a year.

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Civil Law

Laws dealing with individual rights and responsibilities.

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Tort Law

Civil law related to negligence, injury, or property damage.

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Negligence

Failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another.

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Malpractice

Professional misconduct causing harm to a patient.

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Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal principle where negligence is obvious without detailed explanation

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Respondeat Superior

Legal doctrine holding an employer responsible for the actions of employees.

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Fraudulent Practices

Misrepresenting certification or registration status; includes altered credentials and fraudulent billing.

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Subversion

Actions that undermine the integrity of the examination, education, or continuing education requirements.

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Unprofessional Conduct

Departure from acceptable professional standards; including sexual misconduct and unethical behavior.

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Scope of Practice

The specific activities and actions a Registered Technologist is legally authorized and trained to perform.

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Fitness to Practice

Maintaining the ability to practice radiologic technology safely and competently.

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Patient Record Management

Proper handling and protection of patient information; includes accurate and confidential entries.

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Violation of Law/Regulation

Actions that violate federal, state, or local laws related to radiologic technology practice.

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Duty to Report

Obligation to report any ethical violations, including criminal charges and licensing issues.

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Certification/Registration Application

Providing complete and accurate information during the application process; truthful answers.

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Criminal Violations

Disclosure of any criminal charges or convictions during application or renewal.

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Consequentialism Ethical Theory

An ethical theory determining the rightness of an action based solely on its outcome.

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Non-consequentialism Ethical Theory

An ethical theory stating that the morality of an action isn't solely determined by its consequences.

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Ethics of Care

An ethical theory emphasizing empathy and compassion in considering moral dilemmas.

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Continuing Education (CE)

Required professional development to maintain skills and knowledge in the profession.

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Professional Ethics

Moral responsibilities specific to a profession, like following guidelines for radiographers.

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Standards of Ethics

Formal documents that define expected professional behavior and unacceptable actions.

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Applied Morality

How to apply ethical principles and make decisions in real-life situations.

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Ethical Behavior

Acting in accordance with the ethical principles and guidelines of your profession.

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The Joint Commission

A non-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations. They review and evaluate the policies and procedures of hospitals to ensure high standards of care are met.

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Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

Recognizing and respecting the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values of patients in healthcare settings.

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What does a patient's chart contain if they are injured?

The patient's chart should include detailed information about the incident, including the time, location, nature of the injury, and any witness accounts. This information is essential for patient care and legal documentation.

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Assault

The THREAT of touching with injury or made to feel threaten

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Battery

Unlawful touching of a person without consent.

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False Imprisonment

The unjustifiable detention of a person against his or her will.

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Invasion of Privacy

Intrusion into a patient's private affairs, disclosure of private information.

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ARRT Code of Ethics

A set of ethical principles outlining aspirational guidelines for professional conduct in radiologic technology.

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ARRT Rules of Ethics

Mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct in radiologic technology. Violations are punishable.

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What is 'Subversion'?

Acts that undermine the integrity of exams, education, or licensing requirements in radiologic technology.

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What is 'Unprofessional Conduct'?

Behavior that goes against acceptable standards in radiologic technology, including sexual misconduct.

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Scope of Practice in Radiologic Technology

The specific activities a Registered Technologist is legally allowed and trained to perform.

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Criminal Violations on ARRT Application

Disclosure of any criminal charges or convictions during the application or renewal.

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Ethics of Care (Ethical Theory)

Emphasizes compassion and empathy when facing moral dilemmas.

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ALARA Principle

As Low As Reasonably Achievable; minimizing radiation exposure in radiologic procedures.

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What are 'Continuing Education' (CE) Requirements for RTs?

Professional development activities required to maintain skills and knowledge in radiography.

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Fraudulent Communication regarding Credentials

Misrepresenting your certification or registration status.

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Study Notes

Professionalism in Healthcare

  • Group Morality: Shared beliefs and concepts form the basis of professional morality, including providing efficient patient care, maintaining professional competence, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Professional ethics are a subset of broader moral beliefs, tailored to specific professions. These are moral responsibilities within the profession.
  • Standards of Ethics: The ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) provides its Standards of Ethics outlining desired and mandatory behaviors for Radiographers.
    • Code of Ethics: An aspirational guide of desired professional conduct.
    • Rules of Ethics: 22 mandatory standards of acceptable professional conduct. These address actions of both omission and commission.
    • Administrative Procedures: Outline internal processes for handling disputes, similar to legal due process, within the ARRT.
  • Practicing Radiography Ethically: Essential components include acting in patients' best interests, minimizing radiation exposure (ALARA), respecting privacy, and continually improving knowledge and skills.
    • Continuing Education: 24 CEUs every two years are required to maintain professional standards.

Specific Ethical Rules (ARRT)

  • Rules 1-3 (Fraud/Deceptive Practices): Cover misrepresentation of credentials (altered cards, licenses) for employment purposes. This includes fraudulent communication & billing practices related to certification.
  • Rules 4-6 (Subversion): Address violations of examination processes, education requirements, continuing education, clinical experience and competency requirements, structured education activities, or failing to cooperate with ARRT investigations.
  • Rules 7-9 (Unprofessional Conduct): Focus on behavior falling short of acceptable standards, including sexual misconduct and unethical conduct which violates federal, state, or local rules potentially endangering patient safety.
  • Rules 10-12 (Scope of Practice): Define responsibilities related to technical competence, supervision, and proper delegation of duties.
  • Rules 13-14 (Fitness to Practice): Cover cases of physical or mental conditions affecting practice competence.
  • Rules 15-17 (Patient Records): Emphasize responsible management of patient records, including avoiding false/deceptive entries and protecting confidentiality. This includes knowingly providing false information.
  • Rule 18-19 (State/Federal Law Violations): Cover violations of state or federal regulations or certification board rules relating to practice, like narcotic laws.
  • Rule 20 (Criminal Proceedings): Obligates radiographers to report ethical violations (state licensing issues, criminal charges/convictions) to ARRT within 30 days or during annual renewal. Applicants report within 30 days of the event.
  • Rules 21-22 (Duty to Report): Cover failures to report ethical violations or errors.

Certification and Registration

  • Application Requirements: Complete and accurate information, including honesty in answering criminal, regulatory and honor code questions. Carefully review of candidate agreements and understanding implications is required.
  • Legal Documents: Careful review of candidate/patient agreements and understanding the implications.

Ethical Principles & Theories

  • Consequentialism: Focuses on the outcome of an action; right if the outcome is good.
  • Utilitarianism: An approach within consequentialism focusing on maximizing overall well-being.
  • Non-consequentialism: The rightness of an action depends on its nature, not its consequences.
  • Ethics of Care: Situational ethics, recognizing circumstances impacting correct actions.
  • Virtue-based ethics: Values admirable character traits and focuses on the decision-maker's character.
  • Rights-based Ethics: Focuses on individual rights and resulting duties on others.
  • Principlism (principle-based ethics): Widely used framework in healthcare.
  • Moral Principles: Beneficence (Goodness, right actions that bring good), Non-maleficence (do no harm), Veracity (truthfulness), Fidelity (loyalty/faithfulness), Justice (fairness), Autonomy (self-determination).

Ethical Conflict Resolution

  • Ethical analysis: Critically assessing situations involving conflict, considering multiple solutions, and defending the selected solution's reasoning.
  • 4-Step Ethical Analysis:
    1. Identify the problem.
    2. Develop possible solutions.
    3. Select a solution.
    4. Justify the selected solution.

Radiology-Specific Ethical Dilemmas

  • Electronic Data Manipulation: Image cropping, metadata editing, image/data editing are concerns.
  • ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable): Dose creep and alterations to exposure indicators are issues.

Patient Rights

  • Privacy: Maintains patient dignity and modesty.
  • Confidentiality (HIPAA): Protecting patient information includes using two identifiers for patient safety (e.g., full name, date of birth, check patient armband). Consent is required unless incapacitated or life-threatening emergencies exist. Consent can be rescinded at any time.
  • Informed Consent Aspects: Documentation of procedure nature, risks/benefits, alternatives, and understanding assessment.
  • Required Standards: States vary; subjective (individual), reasonable patient, and reasonable physician standards used to determine adequacy. State standards & legal approaches determine required standards.
  • Exceptions: Incapacitated patients, life-threatening emergencies, or voluntary waiving of consent.
  • Children & Consent: Parents must provide permission for treatment.

Death with Dignity

  • DNR (Do Not Resuscitate): A medical directive for no resuscitation attempts if death is imminent.
  • Advance Directive: Outlining preferences for future medical care.
  • Power of Attorney (Healthcare Proxy): Designating a trusted person to make decisions.
  • Living Will: Expressing specific treatment wishes.
  • Laws vs Ethics: Laws enforce moral standards; violations carry penalties.
  • Criminal Law: Deals with crimes committed against the state (felonies & misdemeanors).
  • Civil Law: Deals with individual rights and duties (compensation instead of punishment; tort law, contract law).
  • Torts: Civil wrongs; intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion, defamation), and unintentional torts (negligence, malpractice, contributory negligence, corporate negligence).
  • Negligence/Malpractice Claims: Four elements needed for proof in court - duty, breach, causation, and damages.
    • Legal Doctrines: Res ipsa loquitur, respondeat superior, and vicarious liability are discussed.
    • Personal Liability: A person is responsible for their own actions.

Clinical Life in Radiology

  • Computer Use: Scheduling, billing, charting, generating orders, accessing patient information, using RIMS (Radiology Information Management System), RIS (Radiology Information System), EMR (electronic medical record), PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), and Telemedicine– procedures, information, and tasks are described.
  • Documentation Requirements: Accurate, thorough, and complete patient history, exam paperwork, and QC completed films.
  • Patient Interaction: Introduce yourself, establish rapport, avoid diagnosing (that's for licensed providers).
  • Requisition Requirements: Ensure accurate information (patient name, exam, suspected diagnosis, ordering physician, date). Note that radiation and oxygen are considered drugs and require a physician's order.
    • Pregnancy: Determine & document pregnancy status.

Malpractice Prevention

  • 7 C's: Competence, compliance, charting, communication, confidentiality, courtesy, and caution.

Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

  • Culture's Influence: Radiographers must provide sensitive care to all patients, considering cultural beliefs and backgrounds.

Good Samaritan Laws

  • Immunity: Provides immunity to individuals rendering emergency care in good faith.

The Joint Commission

  • Accreditation: A healthcare accreditation body. Standards of care. Losing accreditation may impact Medicare patients.

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Explore the critical concepts of professionalism in healthcare, focusing on group morality, standards of ethics, and the specific ethical guidelines provided by the ARRT for radiographers. Understand how ethical practices impact patient care and the importance of adhering to established rules and codes of conduct.

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