Law Summary
Relationship with the State and Society
- Radiologic Technologists and X-Ray Technologists must acknowledge the state's supreme authority and adhere to the Constitution, R.A. No. 7431, and related laws.
- Their primary concern should be the welfare and well-being of the public and the interest of the state.
- They are encouraged to participate in civic activities and cooperate with organizations to promote community welfare.
Relationship with Patients/Clients
- Patients/clients are central to radiologic practice and must be treated with dignity, sincerity, and genuine concern.
- Confidentiality of patient information and findings must be maintained; only Radiologists may disclose such information when necessary.
- Discrimination based on creed, race, belief, or political affiliation is prohibited.
- Radiologic Technologists must provide technical expertise accompanied by courtesy, empathy, compassion, and respect for patient privacy.
- Procedures should be conducted efficiently to minimize radiation exposure risks caused by repeated examinations.
Relationship with Other Allied Professions
- The profession is a public trust; practitioners must uphold its dignity and protect it from misinterpretation.
- Assistance in unauthorized practice of the profession is prohibited; violations must be reported to the Board.
- Sharing knowledge, active participation in professional associations, and fostering research in educational institutions are encouraged.
- Punctuality and adherence to appointments, especially concerning patient care, are required.
- Avoid conflicts of interest between personal gain and professional responsibilities.
- Tasks must be performed with honor, dignity, fairness, and impartiality.
- Practitioners must maintain an impeccable reputation and proper decorum to earn public respect.
- Continuing professional growth through education and professional literature is essential.
- Degrading colleagues’ reputation or competence for self-promotion is forbidden.
- Encouragement and facilitation of colleagues’ professional advancement are mandated.
- Principles of due process and equality of opportunity apply to peer relations and personnel actions.
- Alignment of personal values with institutional goals is expected.
- Promotion of scholarly conditions such as freedom of inquiry and expression is encouraged.
- Openness to new knowledge and innovation is necessary for professional growth.
Relationship to Agency
- Radiologic Technologists should contribute to improving government agency functions and reducing patient workload.
- Protection of equipment and materials is imperative.
- Assigned duties must be performed in good faith with skill and diligence, especially when patient safety is involved.
- Support of goodwill and camaraderie among paramedical peers is promoted.
Relationship with Oneself
- Practitioners must be honest, dependable, level-headed, and morally upright.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through education, seminars, and research is required.
- They have the right to just and fair compensation for their services.
- Personal names should not be used in advertisements unless affiliated with the advertising entity.