Code of Conduct and Ethics

Code of Conduct and Ethics

Publication Details

ISBN: 9871 871101 45 X
Published: 2008-02-01
Edition: 1st

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Code of Conduct and Ethics

Introduction (840 Words)

About this code

Legal framework in which radiographers practice

Complaints, professional conduct and fitness to practice

1. Scope of Professional Practice (740 Words)

1.1 Scope of practice of radiography

1.2 Individual scope of practice

1.3 Development of the profession

1.4 Individual role development

1.5 Competence and continuing professional development

1.6 Clinical supervision/teaching

1.7 Professional liability insurance

2. Relationships with Service Users (724 Words)

2.1 Provision of good care to service users

2.2 Professional boundaries

2.3 Communication

2.6 Confidentiality

2.7 Infection control

3. Relationships with Professional Staff (561 Words)

3.1 Collaborative practice/collegiality

3.2 Responsibility for peer behaviour

4. Personal & Professional Standards (867 Words)

4.1 Personal conduct & deportment

4.2 Further employment

4.3 Personal health

4.4 Personal ethics

4.5 Conscientious objection

4.6 Respect for the law

4.7 Integrity in research

4.8 Providing/publishing information related to services

4.9 Public accountability and respect for the environment (sustainability)

4.10 Record keeping

4.11 Uniform/work-based clothing

References (178 Words)