Principle of Medical Laboratory Science PMLS 2 Laboratory 1 Handwashing, Lecture notes of Science education

Download Principle of Medical Laboratory Science PMLS 2 Laboratory 1 Handwashing and more Lecture notes Science education in PDF only on Docsity! MT105: LABORATORY MANAGEMENT CODE 0D CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY ETHICS  Ethics is derived from ancient Greek word ethios which means “theory of things” or “way of living”. It is appreciated for the purposes it holds.  The theory of things views that the happening of events, decisions, and actions is the product of rightful thoughts and deeds.  Ethics is also derived from the old French word ethique, Late Latin ethica which means “of or for morals, moral or expressing character,” and Modern Latin mores which means “customs”.  Therefore, ethics examines and investigates the justification of moral judgement in the long term of life. CODE OF ETHICS 1 As I enter into the practice of Medical Technology, I shall accept the responsibilities inherent to being a professional; 2 I shall uphold the law and shall not engage in illegal work nor cooperate with anyone so engaged; 3 I shall avoid associating or being identified with any enterprise of questionable character; 4 I shall work and act in a strict spirit of fairness to employer, clients, contractors, employees and in a spirit of personal helpfulness and fraternity toward other members of the profession; 5 I shall use only honorable means of competition for professional employment or services and shall refrain form unfairly injuring, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, projects or business of a fellow medical technologist; 6 I shall accept employment from more than one employer only when there in no conflict of interest; 7 I shall perform professional work in a manner that merits full confidence and trust carried out with absolute reliability, accuracy, fairness and honesty; 8 I shall review the professional work of other medical technologists, when requested, fairly and in confidence whether they are subordinates or employees, authors of proposals for grants or contracts, authors of technical papers or other publications or involved in litigation; 8 I shall advance the profession by exchanging general information and experience with fellow medical technologists and other professionals and by contributing to the work of professional organizations; 10 I shall restrict my praises, criticisms, views and opinions within constructive limits and shall not use the knowledge I know for selfish ends; 11 I shall treat any information I acquired about individuals in the course of my work as strictly confidential, and may be divulged only to authorized persons or entities or with consent of the individual when necessary; 12 I shall report any infractions of these principles of professional conduct to the authorities responsible of enforcement of applicable laws or regulations, or to the Ethics Committee of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists as may be appropriate. To these principles, I hereby subscribe and pledge to conduct myself at all times in a manner befitting the dignity of my profession. The Code of Ethics of the Medical Technology Profession is guided by the following principles and rules: PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 1 A registered medical technologist must accept the responsibility of upholding the laws in line with the profession. Rule 1.1. A registered medical technologist must render laboratory services competently. Rule 1.2 A registered medical technologist must engage in only those aspects of the professions that are within the scope of his/her professional practice and competence, considering his/her level of education, training and experience. Rule 1.3 A registered medical technologist must not defraud or engage in any scheme MT105: LABORATORY MANAGEMENT CODE 0D CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY to defraud in connection with obtaining payment, reimbursement or grants for services rendered, research conducted or products dispensed. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 2 A registered medical technologist must accept work harmoniously with other health workers Rule 2.1 A registered medical technologist must fervently take his/her responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence and performance Rule 2.2 A registered medical technologist must uphold the dignity and autonomy of the profession, maintain harmonious intra-professional and inter-professional relationships, and accept the professions' self-imposed standards. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 3 A registered medical technologist must adopt the ethical value of fairness with fellow medical technologists in the delivery of laboratory services Rule 3.1 A registered medical technologist must not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest. Rule 3.2 A registered medical technologist must refer those served professionally solely on the basis of the interest of those being referred and not on any personal interest, financial or otherwise. Rule 3.3 A registered medical technologist must engage in one employment at a time. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 4 A registered medical technologist must have full confidence in showing competency in laboratory work. Rule 4.1 A registered medical technologist must use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure that high-quality-service is provided. Rule 4.2 A registered medical technologist must not descriminate in the delivery of professional services or the conduct of research and scholalry activities on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, gender identity/ gender expression, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 5 A registered medical technologist must share knowledge and contribution to professional organizations and in the field of scientific research. Rule 5.1 A registered medical technologist must acknowledge the source when using other persons' ideas, research, presentations, or products in written, oral, or any other media presentation or summary. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 6 A registered medical technologist must honor his/herresponsibilities to the professions and relationships with colleagues, students, and members of other professions and discipline. Rule 6.1 A registered medical technologist must not discriminate in his/her relationships with colleagues, students and members of other professions and disciplines on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, gender identity/ gender expression, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Rule 6.2 A medical technologist's statements to the public when advertising, announcing, and marketing his/her professional services, reporting research results and promoting products shall adhere to professional standards and shall not contain misinterpretations. PRINCIPLE OF CODE ETHICS 7 A registered medical technologist must take his/her responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons he/she serves professionally or who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and he/she shall treat animals involved in research in a humane manner. Rule 7.1 A registered medical technologist must not misrepresent his/her credentials, competence, education, training, experience, or scholarly or research contributions.