Unit2(ProfessionalIssues)

A set of moral principles that govern one's course of action.

The standards (or rules) of conduct that establish what is right or good.

Rules of conduct or standards by which a professional group regulates its actions.

Branch of ethics that examines moral principles in the context of the practice of medicine.

Deals with the ethical implications brought about by advances in biology & research in medicine.

Asserts that the rightness or wrongness of an action is based on its consequences.

Asserts that actions are right or wrong in and of themselves.

Theories that emphasize the role of character & virtue in moral philosophy rather than either doing one's duty or acting in order to bring about good consequences

Desirable characteristics acquired throughout one's life.

- Society expects a profession, through its collective members, to generate its own statement of acceptable and unacceptable behavior
-Establish norms for professional conduct
-Society expects professionals to self-regulate
-Some attributes of professionalism in radiography include:

----- Reliability (reporting to work on time; completing assigned tasks)
----- Efficiency (completing work in a timely/competent manner)
----- Cooperativeness (being a team player)
----- Communicability (articulates fluently & appropriately; respects confidentiality)
----- Unbiased (treats all patients with respect & dignity)

A vocation or occupation that requires extended training & education on its members (practitioners) who have specialized skills

A document written by the ARRT that outlines ethical & professional behaviors for the profession.

a guide by which radiographers may evaluate their professional conduct as it relates to patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues, & other members of the healthcare team. The code is meant to reflect what a radiographer aspires to be.

Mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct. The Rules are enforceable by the ARRT & those that are not in compliance are subject to sanctions.

Details the steps that the ARRT Ethics Committee and Board of Trustees may take in enforcing the Rules of Ethics.

what occurs when the correct choice is not clear and personal values may conflict

The 4 steps of ethical analysis

Rules of conduct established & enforced by a controlling authority, through legislation or by a custom of particular community or group

Laws passed by legislative bodies, such as the US Congress, a state legislature or a local city government.

refers to written rules & regulations (statutes) derived form persons belonging to a legislature.

refers to judicial decisions & interpretations of previous laws. ____ is made by judges when they apply previous court decisions to current cases

When judges apply previous court decisions to current cases

Concerned with offenses against society or a member of society. _____ defines conduct is considered criminal & sets forth punishment for such conduct.

The 2 categories Federal & state laws divide crimes into

Crimes of a serious nature punishable by a fine higher than $1,000 & a prison term of more than 1 year, up to death in some cases.

Less serious crimes punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than 1 year.

Concerned with the relationships between individuals.

a subdivision of Civil Law, lawsuits involving the medical imaging sciences

Involves personal injury or damage resulting in litigation to obtain monetary damages.

Deliberate acts meant to injure or harm another person

The threat of bodily harm to another. Actual physical contact is not necessary. (type of intentional tort)

Unwanted physical contact or touching without permission. (intentional tort)

Intetionally restraining a person without having the legal right to do so. (intentional tort)

A false statement that injures someone's repuation, exposing them to public ridicule or contempt.

spoken defamation of a person or entity

written or otherwise published defamation of a person or entity

Misrepresentation of facts that cause harm or result in loss of rights or property. (type of intentional tort)

Failure to use reasonable precautions, care or action, resulting in accident, injury or loss. (type of Unintentional Tort)

Refers to the ordinary care a radiographer would give to a patient & the skills they would employ that a "reasonable" person would use in a similar circumstance. 
Refers to the professional duties that most radiographers would follow.
Is established through practice standards made by professional organizations, licensure laws, job descriptions, & institutional policies.