QuestionsQuestions (PRC BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Resolution NO. 04, s. 1993)
Under the resolution’s statement of authority, the Board has quasi-legislative (rule-making) power under Section 9(g) and Section 13 of its enabling law, subject to approval by the Commission.
It shall take effect after one (1) month following its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation, upon approval by the Commission.
To prescribe ethical and professional standards for ideal practice and conduct, particularly in their relations with the state, society, patients/clients, peers, employers, allied professions, and the public.
They must adhere to the Constitution, R.A. No. 7431, and other laws, including rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws.
The welfare and well-being of the public and the interest of the state.
They must keep in confidence any data or findings obtained in the performance of their duty; disclosure, if warranted, should be done by the radiologists concerned.
No. They should not discriminate against anyone and should attend to all patients/clients regardless of creed, race, belief, or political affiliation.
To avoid the risk of repetition, thereby minimizing radiation exposure to the patient.
They must act with dignity and sincerity, express genuine concern, employ courtesy, empathy, compassion, and respect patient/client privacy.
They should not directly or indirectly assist in any unauthorized practices of the profession; they must report violations of R.A. 7431, the rules and this Code to the Board.
It states that their profession is a public trust; therefore they must uphold the dignity and integrity of their profession and protect it from misinterpretation.
They should not degrade a colleague’s reputation, competence, and capability to aggrandize themselves; they should encourage and provide opportunities for professional development and advancement of their colleagues.
They must adhere to the principles of due process and equality of opportunity in peer relationships and personnel actions.
It requires providing for professional growth through continuing education, attendance in seminars, and/or subscriptions for professional journals and research materials.
They should strive to enhance professional growth through continuing education and subscriptions for professional journals.
No. They should not allow their names to be advertised by any person or organization unless they are employed therein.
They must be vigilant in protecting equipment and materials needed to perform their duties.
They must perform tasks assigned in good faith and to the best of their abilities using their technical skills and diligence, especially where patient safety may be jeopardized by neglect.