We teach you many technical skills in this program, but it is important that you know about the legal and ethical issues facing you as a medical professional. We live in a very litigious society and, more and more, radiologic technologists are being named in lawsuits! Interestingly, the suits are filed most often about "immoral" behavior, not technical skills! This means that you need to be aware of what constitutes good behavior! Now we will discuss some of these issues.

 So, it is important to know where you stand, both legally and ethically! Then, you can make good informed decisions in the workplace! Of course, if you live by the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, you'll never go wrong!

 In this section, the following areas will be discussed: Practice Standards, A Patient's Bill of Rights, Medico-Legal Terms and Principles, Ethics and Morals

Practice Standards

At this time, we will take a look at the Practice Standards for radiography. It is very important that you read and understand the Practice Standards by which our profession is guided.

These represent the legal standards that could affect us as practicing radiographers!

 The written statement describes the radiographer's duties and responsibilities. The Practice Standards define the clinical practice, technical activities and professional responsibilities of imaging and therapeutic professionals.

 

GO BACK TO THE COURSE CONTENT, UNIT 2 AND CLICK ON THE PRACTICE STANDARDS DOCUMENT!!! READ THROUGH THE PRACTICE STANDARDS AND THEN COME BACK TO THE LESSON!