‘9125, 7:50 PME Code of Ethics - !SRAT 2 Councl only ContactUs see, fo © Council Only 2) ISRRT oss menbeshiov cones verte sévtion communion v com Professional Practice ~ BLOG NEWSLETTER ~ International Academic Network ~ Baa Sea of nternet as ts gy ar f vole Sinton a ish; ISRRT Code of Ethics The IRRT Code of Ethics has been developed by members and endorsed by the Board of Management to articulate the ethical behaviour and responsible conduct expected of ISRRT members. Each member has a personal responsibility to understand, adopt, and promote the values and behaviors articulated inthis code Each member has the responsibilty to always be aware of and comply with the laws, regulations, standards, and codes that govern radiographic practice in hisfher particular jurisdiction, Ethies may be defined as e process, rules or principles governing conduct. Inips:iiwwwisir-orglabouscode-of ethics! we‘9125, 7:50 PM (Code of Ethics -ISRAT Ethics ance learned, may be applied to whatever ethical questions may arse. Ethics creates a culture ofintegity,a supportive, positive atmosphere that builds morale, fosters internal and external loyalty and improves reputation ‘The Code of Ethics is a quide by which radiographers/radological technologists should evaluste their professional conduct ast relates to patients, healthcare consumers, employers, and health professionals. The Code of Ethics is intended to asist in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct and in providing forthe protection, safety, and comfort of patients. Ethics and professionalism are fundamental in providing good radiographic practice. Radiographers/raciologcal technologists must develop and ‘maintain an adequate knowledge of key components ofthe laws and regulations that affect their patients and practices. The law does not always establish positive duties, that is, what one should do, tothe extent that professional ethics does. The current understanding of professional ethics s based on the principles From which positive duties emerge Corresponding te the rights and privileges conferred on radiographers/radilogical technologists are also certain ethical obligations. These ethical cuties toward patients and society demand that ethical guidelines be Formulated, Fthical guidelines in essence, express duties. A duty refersto an obligation to perform or not to perform certain chings. Duties may be legal and/or ethical A radiographer/ radiological technologist has duties to patients, colleagues, other health professionals, society, the environment andto oneself Duties to patients: ‘The patients’ best interest should be of primary importance, ‘© Perform only the procedures for which the radiographerjradiological technologist has acquired competence. ‘© Advocate the most appropriate care For patients. ‘© The power entrusted to the radiographer/radiologial technologist mus © Personal prejusices must not affect the professional relationship, ‘© Practice the principles of justification, optimisation and ALARA. © Respect and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at al times. © Faciltate and support the Free and informed choices of patients, Families, o caregivers including decsions to refuse or withdraw from imaging and/or treatment Ensure the principle of informed consent is uphelé throughout the patient’ experience ‘© Treat all individuals with respect and dignity, providing care regardless of race, national or ethnic origi, colour, gender, sexual ‘orientation, religious or political afilation, age, type of illness, mental or physical ability. ‘© Educate patients, families, and caregivers by providing information that can be understood and used to make informed decisions about theircare. © Answer patient and Family questions Fully and honestly within the limits of che radiographer'sradiological technologis’s knowiedge, authority, and responsibilty. The radiographer/cadiological technologist may be required to Seek additional information or refer the patient to the most appropriate healthcare provider. Respect patients! rights Intps zhi ororglabouicode-o-ethies! 218‘9125, 7:50 PM (Code of Ethics -ISRAT + Collaborate and consult with patients, appropriate decision-makers, and healthcare providers to facilitate optimal patient care. ©. Maintain current knowledge of safety standards pertaining to the ragiographers/racilogical technologists practice and conduct ll procedures and examinations in keeping with these standards + Intervene in circumstances of abuse or unsafe, incompetent, or unethical practice Duties to health professionals: © Respect other health professionals + Refrain rom making unsubstanticted comments about colleagues and the institution to patients or other persons Duties to society: © Respect all himan rights. ‘Deal esponsiby with radiation; be guided by the ALARA principle. + Treatall individuals with respect, cignity, and without discrimination, providing cae regardless of race, culture, national, socal ar ethnic origin, colour, gender, martial and Family status, sexual orientation, religious or political affilation, language, age, type of iliness, mental or physica ability Duties to the environment: © Limit unnecessary radiation exposure. ‘© Protect the environment by assuring the correct disposal of medical waste, ‘© Ensure a safe environment and take steps to minimize the exposure to potential risks (for example, radiation exposure, strong ‘magnetic fetes, risk of infection) Duties to one-selF: © Practice professionally. Uphold the professional standing ofthe profession © Improve professional standards with evidence-based documentation lingedto continuous professional development (CPD), Develop professional role wth appropriate education and traning, ‘© Engage in lifelong learning to maintain a consistent level of competence in the disciplines of practice. © Remain current on raciographer/raciological technologist trends, basing practice choices on evidence, and applying this knowledge tothe clinical and research environments as deemes appropriate. © Aspire toa high evel of professional efficacy at alltimes. © Maintain and enhance personal wellbeing and never perform responsibilities when under the influence of substances or affected by any condition that could impede the qualty or safety of care, © Be accountable for professional actions and decisions inciuing errors, © Ensure all ral and written statements ae truthful clea, and concise © Ensure all professional activities are appropriate and are nota conflict of interest. Intps zhi ororglabouicode-o-ethies! sie13125, 7-50 PM Code of Ethics - !SRAT ‘2 Uphold the profession by conducting all professional activities in a manner which will maintain public trust and confidence © Make use of appropriate professional, institutional, or regulatory mechanisms to intervene when witness to abuse or unsafe, Incompetent, or unethical practice while supporting colleagues who appropriately notify relevant authorities ‘© Promote a culture of research in the radiographic Field thet wll mprove the quality of evidence-based recommendations inthe Future. Confidentiality and informed consent must be evident in research that includes patients and or thelr records. + Act under the law with regard to maintenance of registration a licence to practice Ie would be impossible to create guidelines that would cover every possible realife situation, The radiographer/raciotogical technologist needs ethical reasoning to navigate the day-to-day actions based on professional ethical guidelines. ) Newsletter Contact us Join Webinar hissy wos founda o abe2 Enteryouremalland subscribe admin@lsrrtorg rnomroft ogenization, and now to ournewsletter More has over 90 Member four email Links ‘epreseeting more than 8 Youremsl acres hows members andin excess of sonup ee 5 cao submit Social fo ia Ali 1 | Website design & Hosting 0 Inips:iiwwwisir-orglabouscode-of ethics! 4a