ARRT Standards of Ethics - Video Lesson

Hey everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on patient care in diagnostic imaging. This lesson focuses on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the ARRT's, standard of ethics, specifically the code of ethics. As an imaging professional, your technical skill is only part of what defines you. Equally important is how you uphold ethical standards in every interaction with patients, employers, colleagues, and the public. The AART has outlined clear expectations for professional conduct in its standards of ethics. Let's get started. The ARRT standards of ethics are a comprehensive framework guiding professional behavior. They consist of five components. Preamble. The preamble introduces the purpose of the document, emphasizing the role of ethics in protecting patients and maintaining the integrity of medical imaging. Statement of purpose. The statement of purpose explains why ethical