Learning objectives
The course intends to introduce the student to main Ethics concept guiding the profession of Radiologic Technologists to protect the integrity of the profession and enhance the delivery of patient care: respecting confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respecting the patient’s right to privacy, protecting the welfare of the individual or the community.
- The course aims the students to reach awareness about the needs for the Radiologic Technologist to continually improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice.
- Knowledge of the laws characterizing the exercise of the Radiologic Technologists profession
- Concept about the administrative arrangements for the professional activities of a Radiologic Technologists
- Knowledge of classification of skills, activities and responsibilities of the Radiologic Technologists
Prerequisites
- Basic of Forensic Medicine
- Basic of Occupational Medicine
- Governing Law and mandatory part of the radiation protection
Course unit content
- Evolution of the figure of the radiologic technologist and the main rules governing the exercise of the profession: exercises care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
Introduction to ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protection of patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care.
- Analysis of the Code of Ethics of the Radiologic Technologist and the specific relationships with the various operational areas: Radiodiagnostic, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Mammography, etc.
- General information about the professional organizations of Radiologic Technologists at local, national and European level.
Full programme
The birth of the Radiologic Technologist: from auxiliary art to health care profession
Regulatory and training evolution
Master's degree and post-graduate education
System administrator
Home radiology and Teleradiology
Professional profile DM 746/94
Continuing medical education (ECM project)
Skills of the Radiologic Technologist
Reading and analysis of the Deontological Code
Register, Board and Federation
Principles of Bioethics
Professional responsibility (mention)
Bibliography
- White paper: Patient Safety and Quality in Medical Imaging: The Radiologic Technologist’s Role. https://www.asrt.org/docs/librariesprovider3/pdfs/asrt13_whitepaper.pdf?sfvrsn=0
- Ribas D, Del Riego J, Perendreu J. Role of diagnostic imaging technologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: the importance of organization and planning in the first line. Radiologia (Engl Ed). 2021 Jan-Feb;63(1):50-55.
- Knechtges PM, Carlos RC. The evolving role of radiologists within the health care system. J Am Coll Radiol. 2007 Sep;4(9):626-35.
- Il Codice Deontologico del TSRM (A. Beux - 2004)
- Aspetti medico legali nelle scienze sanitarie (M. Martini UTET)
- Radiologia per TSRM (Lagalla - Ed. Idelson Gnocchi)
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, providing further instructions on eventual ongoing health emergency.
Supporting material will be available on the specific, student reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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