Ethics and Controversy: Fitness to Practice, Management of Patient Records

This course is designed to inform participants of the tenets of ethical practices as required by licensing bodies, while engaging in open dialogue of often unspoken misrepresentations taking place in clinical settings. The onset of social media sharing and leadership engagement have divulged that ethical ‘secrets’ remain hidden in radiation sciences departments and centers. The speakers look to past cases of on-looker phenomenon, bullying, and medical errors/quality/safety to search for solutions, risk mitigation and advocacy. Active discussion will encourage the audience to press for best practices in patient care and radiation sciences professionals’ well-being.

• Describe and understand the tenets of ethical behavior
• Differentiate between ethical and unethical clinical behaviors
• Understand best practices for patient care and better practices for professional advocacy and well-being

1. Introduction
2. Actual or Potential ability to Practice
3. Inability to Practice by Judicial Determination