The Radiologic Technologist, Ethics, and Patient Advocacy: An Update

The Radiologic Technologist (RTs), Ethics, and Patient Advocacy: An Update is organized by eRADIMAGING.

Release Date: 9/4/2020
Expiration Date: 10/1/2026

Course Description:
Radiologic technologists (RTs) agree to abide by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics and have an obligation to apply those principles to ensure that the patients entrusted to them receive the best possible care. Whenever an issue arises that may compromise that care, RTs must know how to advocate for the patient. In order to do so effectively, they must be well acquainted with the principles, rules, and policies governing their profession as well as understand that continuing education (CE) is vital to fulfill the duties and responsibilities appointed to them. The following article discusses the relationship between ethics and advocacy, examines the ethical need for CE and its importance to patient advocacy, and discusses recent events regarding medical radiation safety that may impact the role of the RT.

Learning Objectives:
After reading this article, the participant should be able to:

• DISCUSS the relationship between ethics and advocacy.
• EXAMINE the ethical need for continuing education and its importance in advocating for the patient.
• IDENTIFY the impact of recent events regarding medical radiation safety on the role of the RT.