My Ethical Dilemmas In Radiology
In the field of medical healthcare, professionals are forced to make ethical decisions constantly. After graduation, I will be entering the medical field of Radiology. Over the two courses I have been introduced to regarding radiology, it seems inevitable that almost all Radiologist will encounter a scenario where they have to determine if the image in clear and precise enough to provide the highest quality achievable. Although it is unethical to submit a photo the is not of the highest quality, it seems as radiologist do this all the time. This is not something I ever intend to do intentionally, however, it is a dilemma I may encounter throughout the duration of my career. When a radiologist produces an image, it is supposed to be precise,
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Although ethics of are high standards, the items stated previously also share equal importance. Many of these aspects are inter-twinned with ethical decisions. As a radiographer, it is my responsibility to provide all patients with equal care and quality. As a radiographer, you will be held responsible for providing poor quality images, therefore, it is your responsibility to perform your job properly. Respect goes hand-in-hand with responsibility in my opinion. Every patient I will encounter deserves to be treated with high levels of respect. I personally believe part of respect, is executing your job properly. By performing your job properly, you are delivering respect to your patient by helping them receive the proper medical treatment needed. As for integrity, I would not be satisfied with myself knowing I did not provide a quality image that could hinder the healing process of a patient. Also with equal importance is competence and concern. After graduating and before entering the work force, I must first pass an exam that will certify me to be licensed. Once I have passed the exam, I will be labeled competent to execute the role and duties of a radiographer. With that being said, I never will want to “sell a person short” by being incompetent and not performing my job properly. As a radiologist, it is within my nature to have concern for my patients and be competent to execute my
Although ethics of are high standards, the items stated previously also share equal importance. Many of these aspects are inter-twinned with ethical decisions. As a radiographer, it is my responsibility to provide all patients with equal care and quality. As a radiographer, you will be held responsible for providing poor quality images, therefore, it is your responsibility to perform your job properly. Respect goes hand-in-hand with responsibility in my opinion. Every patient I will encounter deserves to be treated with high levels of respect. I personally believe part of respect, is executing your job properly. By performing your job properly, you are delivering respect to your patient by helping them receive the proper medical treatment needed. As for integrity, I would not be satisfied with myself knowing I did not provide a quality image that could hinder the healing process of a patient. Also with equal importance is competence and concern. After graduating and before entering the work force, I must first pass an exam that will certify me to be licensed. Once I have passed the exam, I will be labeled competent to execute the role and duties of a radiographer. With that being said, I never will want to “sell a person short” by being incompetent and not performing my job properly. As a radiologist, it is within my nature to have concern for my patients and be competent to execute my