Professional Practice and Ethics Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A radiologist asks to repeat a chest X-ray the technologist believes is diagnostic. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Respectfully discuss the concern, express professional opinion while acknowledging radiologist authority, comply with the decision
Respectful communication with recognition of complementary expertise is appropriate.
A colleague confides they have been working while impaired by prescription medication. What are the obligations?
Answer: Report through appropriate channels as patient safety takes priority
Patient safety is paramount. An impaired practitioner poses direct risk.
A patient requests their imaging report. What are the technologist obligations under Canadian privacy law?
Answer: Inform the patient of their right to access and direct them to the proper process
Canadian privacy legislation gives patients the right to access their health information.
What ethical considerations apply when participating in research imaging?
Answer: Ethics board approval, informed consent for research, protocol adherence, and dose justification
Research imaging requires additional ethical safeguards including REB approval and specific consent.
A colleague routinely uses exposure parameters significantly above department protocols. What action?
Answer: Speak with the colleague first, then report to QA lead if it continues
Progressive intervention: direct communication first, then escalation to QA/supervisor if behaviour persists.
What is the ethical basis for ALARA?
Answer: Beneficence (doing good) and non-maleficence (do no harm) balanced with diagnostic quality
ALARA is rooted in the bioethical principles of beneficence and non-maleficence.