Ethical considerations in pathology journal of ethics. Themedical, moral, andlegi responsibility of thephysician for patient isnoti dispute. Contents introduction guidelines for the professional ethics of biomedical laboratory scientists were adopted in 1996. Code of ethics preamble the code of ethics of the american society for clinical laboratory science sets forth the principles and standards by which medical laboratory professionals and students admitted to professional education programs practice their profession. Laboratory medicine, asabranc ofthatpractice, hastobeclear astoitsownplace an.
It also brought about the emergence of exactness and precision into the clinical practice of medicine. Ethics in laboratory medicine indian journal of medical. In medicine, they are sometimes stereotyped as basement dwellers, removed from direct patient contact, working with only the dead and inert. Medical laboratory professionals work with other health care professionals, to provide effective patient care. On this stereotype of pathologists as sheltered in their subterranean quarters, issues of medical ethics might seem a distant consideration.
It is a basic and expected responsibility of each staff member and each manager to hold to the highest ethical standard of professional conduct in the performance of all duties. The following multiplechoice questions and answers were developed in this format by the ablm based on the bioethics casebased scenarios published by the university of washington school of medicine. Ethics and the standards of practice in 1995 to guide medical laboratory. Describe and practice collection, handling and shipment of medical laboratory specimens. The code of ethics pdf along with the standards of practice pdf, defines professionalism in the practice of medical laboratory technology and an ethical member shall adhere strictly not only to the guidelines, but also to the underlying spirit and precepts.
They are intended to be a resource for the profession and a support to. Dec 01, 2019 laboratory medicine, like other areas of medicine, is obliged to adhere to high ethical standards. Good laboratory practice training manual for the trainer. Despite this, there is variability in ethics education within the profession. Promote the safety and welfare of patients, employees, coworkers, colleagues, the public, and the environment. All persons registered under the medical laboratory technologists registration and. Our online ethics trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top ethics quizzes. This ethics booklet has been prepared by the ethics committee yer in order to focus on ethical reflection in the practice of the bls profession. Ethics and data integrity training program overview.
Genetic testing, autopsy, prenatal and hiv examinations were ethically the most problematic laboratory examinations. The medical laboratory science curriculum applies the basic precepts of biochemistry and physics to clinical methodology and theory. The most problematic phase in the laboratory examination process proved to be the preanalytic phase. Medical laboratory practitioners usually deal with issues of confidentiality of patient information, as well as issues related to research ethics, professional ethics and business ethics. Code of ethics of the medical technologist new version only a few people post this on the internet and well, i decided to share this instead of waiting for some other people to do so. Though biomedical ethics has only recently been recognized as a major new medical field, the connection between the practice of medical professionals and the ethics of medical practice. These duties have been mostly presented as a moral theory concerned with duties and rights. Ethics and responsibilities of medical lab technologists. Cell phones can be used in lab if the instructor is not talking. It is a basic and expected responsibility of each staff member and each manager to hold to the highest ethical standard of. Code of ethics for medical laboratory technologists introduction.
Good laboratory practice glp is a method employed in a laboratory setting to prevent contamination, accidents and injuries. The education of medical laboratory scientists seeks to develop. The disciplines of law and ethics in medical practice overlap in many areas and yet each has its unique parameters and distinct focus. Ethics in laboratory medicine dr arora 1, b arora 2 1 department of microbiology, medical college, agroha, hissar 125 047, india 2 department of pathology, postgraduate institute of medical sciences, rohtak 124 001, haryana, india. Cover story, viewpoint essay by medical laboratory observer. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. State the laboratory rules, ethics, professional code of conduct and polices. Though biomedical ethics has only recently been recognized as a major new medical field, the connection between the practice of medical professionals and the ethics of medical practice dates back. Code of ethics american society for clinical laboratory. Ethical practice in laboratory medicine and forensic. Code of ethics in clinical pathology laboratory services.
Interactive discussion will focus on rationing scarce resources, informed consent, and disclosure of medical information. Ethical issues in laboratory medicine journal of clinical. Here, we discuss how these ethics may be practically implemented in daily laboratory medicine practice in medical science. Laboratory ethics and data integrity trainthetrainer. An overview of ethical issues in medical laboratories. Laboratory ethics policy example it shall be the policy of the xxxx laboratory to conduct all business with integrity and in an ethical manner. There are particular ethical issues that are unique to laboratory medicine and other areas in which ethical issues uniquely impact laboratory practice. Principles adopted by the american medical association are not laws, but standards of conduct that define the essentials of honorable behavior for the physician. Safety of the patients is a serious issue concerned with all of us medical laboratory scientists and technologists should maintains a culture of safety an unethical doctor harms few but unethical laboratory kills the hospitals ref 1 ethics and laboratory medicine. Never take anything from your place of work that does not belong to you. There isanobvious ethics, apublic obligation, i thepractice ofmedicine.
Mlts adhere not only to the guidelines, but also to. It is intended to identify llie common ethical issues encountered in a routine clinical laboratory and in forensic medical practice, and to give some guidance on how. Definition of medical ethics the practice of medicine is rooted in a covenant of trust among patients, healthcare professionals, and society. Unicefundpworld bankwho special programme for research and training in tropical diseases. Be loyal to your medical laboratory profession by maintaining high standards of work and strive to improve your professional knowledge. Ethical issues of good laboratory practice project muse. In the healthcare con remarked that a striking feature in twentieth text, laboratory science may refer to the use of century medical practice was the growing laboratory epistemology to realize the telos of involvement of laboratory science in everyday medicine, that is, patient and social flourishing. Medical laboratory sciences clinical practicum handbook. The mrc ethics series document good research practice. Code of ethics the american society for clinical laboratory. Ethical reflection contributes to professional awareness and strengthens our professional identity. Informed consent and ethics committee approval in laboratory. Ethics in the laboratory examination of patients journal. Place the wellbeing and service of the sick above your own interests.
Case studies in laboratory ethical dilemmas this session will cover ethical topics using a casebased format, including forensics, hospital autopsy service, blood bank, and hla. Medical laboratory professionals are presented with a lot of duties related to their conduct. Medical technologists code of ethics of the philippines clinical and laboratory standard institute clsi organization proper technique of handwashing pamet membership everything you need to know formalin ether concentration technique. Define laboratory fraud and improper laboratory practice. Be loyal to your medical laboratory profession by maintaining high standards of work and. Business health care industry biomedical laboratories ethical aspects management hiv testing hiv tests medical laboratories. Clearly identify what constitutes unethical behaviour and the penalties that accompany such behaviour. It is also intended to enhance practice in laboratory medicine and forensic pathology by raising awareness of ethical issues. A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care, with. Jul 11, 2014 i have a special interest in ethics, especially in the medical field.
We recognize selfregulation is a privilege which individual members of the profession merit through adherence to the code of ethics and the standards of practice. Laboratory science fostered a novel paradigm which assured the verifiability and reproducibility of knowledge underpinning biological phenomena. The code of ethics describes the expected ethical obligations and principles that patients, the profession and the public believe will guide the professional and personal conduct of all medical laboratory technologists mlts. Formal teaching of ethics is absent from many training programs in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, with heterogeneity in the extent and methods of ethics training among the programs. Code of competencies and standards for the practice of. The maintenance of ethical standards in the pre analytical phase is the collaborative responsibility of the laboratory, the health care provider, researcher, phlebotomist, nurse, or whoever collects the specimen. A comprehensive database of more than 100 ethics quizzes online, test your knowledge with ethics quiz questions. Ethics in laboratory medicine arora d r, arora b indian j. Ethics and moral reasoning among medical laboratory professionals. Ethics in the laboratory examination of patients journal of. Second, the examination of patients involves value dilemmas concerning deeper life convictions.
The major role of a medical laboratory is to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing qualitative, quantitative or screening test procedures or examinations on materials derived from the human body. The code of ethics, along with the standards of practice, defines professionalism in the practice of medical laboratory technology. Various value problems are connected with the clinical examination of patients. Following good laboratory practices should only be used when your instructor reminds the class to do so. The ethics of medicine must seek to balance the healthcare professionals responsibility to each patient and the professional, collective obligation to all who need medical care. Code of ethics college of medical laboratory technologists. Thequestions, butnottheanswers, were published inissue 39ofifcc news, fromtheinternational federation ofclinical chemistry. Rao md in the developing countries limited or no attention is paid for the issues related to laboratory medicine however we just take hippocratic oath as practicing doctors and ethical issues have been given limited attention no attention at all by professionals in laboratory medicine. Examining ethical issues that arise in daily practice through an ethics lens can assist laboratory physicians to work through these issues in a systematic and accountable manner.
Code of practice medical laboratory science produced by the council for the professions complementary to medicine april 2006 introduction medical laboratory scientists mls should be guided by the code of practice, in conjunction with the code of professional and ethical conduct, so as to give the best professional service. Ethics toolkit for medical students this toolkit gives medical students an introduction to common ethical problems they may encounter and practical ways of thinking to help solve issues. The rights of the deceased and of laboratory patients have also become topics of ethical discussion. Ethics for laboratory medicine clinical chemistry oxford. The evolution of medical and bioethics, over the years, is well documented. Ethical considerations in clinical chemistry and laboratory. This obligation includes maintaining individual competence in judgement and performance and striving to safeguard the patient from incompetent or illegal practice by others. An analysis of relevant materials and documents, sources from the. The canadian society for medical laboratory science csmls is the national. Unicefundpworld bankwho special programme for research and training in. Ethics and quality assurance in biomedical laboratory science. Biomedical laboratory scientist bls practises his profession in an ethically sound manner.
Good research practice research medical research council. In the healthcare con remarked that a striking feature in twentieth text, laboratory science may refer to the use of century medical practice was the growing. The code of ethics of the american society for clinical laboratory science sets forth the principles and standards by which medical laboratory professionals and students admitted to professional education programs practice their profession. This publication is intended to identify the common ethical issues encountered in a routine clinical laboratory and in forensic medical practice, and to give some guidance on how these issues might be addressed. Pdf professional ethics in medical laboratory science. Informed consent in laboratory medicine can also, as in any other field of medicine, be obtained for two purposes. Code of competencies and standards for the practice of medical laboratory science. Introduction the evolution of medical and bio ethics over the years is well documented and includes the nuremberg code from 1947 1, the declaration of geneva from 1948 2, the declaration of helsinki from 1964 3, and the belmont report from 1978 4.
If lab coat of apron is soiled, change to a clean one turning cell phones off. Medical laboratory science is a laboratory based discipline whereby the physiological processes of the body are recognized, measured and monitored. Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the public. Ethics and moral reasoning among medical laboratory professionals by benedictus o. If you have any questions about the updated cmlto code of ethics. Outlines ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects. I am a victim of memorize the code of ethics med tech and well have a quiz next meeting and i am not aware that theres a new and an old version. It is now a universal consensus that legal and ethical considerations are inherent and inseparable parts of good medical practice across the whole spectrum.
A standard approach to biomedical ethics, developed by beauchamp and childress in principles of biomedical ethics, resolves ethical issues in. Clinical laboratory professionals are accountable for the quality and integrity of the laboratory services they provide. To present the basic principles and standards of ethics in medical research and publishing, as well as the need for continuing education in the principles and ethics in science and publication in biomedicine. Do not misuse your professional skills or knowledge for personal gain. Code of ethics nova scotia college of medical laboratory. In this article, the examination of patients is described as a process in time in which different professions participate. Thisneeddevelops fromourunderstanding andimage i ourselves asprofessionals. Code of ethics of the medical technologist new version. The welfare of the patient and respect for the dignity of the individual shall be paramount at all times. This study has collected important and common topics of medical ethics in laboratory medicine which leads to increase readers and practitioners.
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