Code of Ethics

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
1. Responsibility to the Public
MRTs act to ensure the trust and respect of the public by:
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• maintaining high standards of professional conduct, competence and appearance;
• providing only those services for which they are qualified by education, training or experience;
• not making false, misleading or deceptive statements, orally or in writing; and 
• advancing and supporting health promotion and research.

2. Responsibility to Patients
MRTs act in the best interests of their patients by:
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• upholding the principle of informed consent including the right of the patient, or the patient’s substitute decision maker, to refuse service;
• respecting the dignity, privacy and autonomy of their patients;
• maintaining clear and appropriate professional boundaries in the MRT – patient relationship;
• treating all patients equitably, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, same sex partnership status, family status, disability or type of illness;
• providing individualized, comprehensive and safe treatment during examinations or therapy sessions, taking into account the patient’s particular physical and emotional needs, values and cultural background; and 
• preserving and protecting the confidentiality of information acquired through professional contact with the patient, except to facilitate diagnosis or treatment of the patient, or when legally obliged or allowed to disclose such information.

3. Responsibility to the profession
MRTs promote excellence in the profession by:
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• assisting each other and the CMRTO in upholding the spirit and the letter of the law, the Regulated Health Professions and Medical Radiation Technology Acts, their respective regulations and the standards of practice set by the CMRTO; 
• contributing to the development of the art and science of medical radiation technology through continuing education and research; and
• conducting all professional activities, programs and relations honestly and responsibly, and by avoiding any actions that might discredit the profession.

4. Responsibility to Colleagues and other Health Professionals
MRTs develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and other health professionals by:
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• consulting with, referring to and co-operating with other professionals to the extent needed to serve the best interests of their patients;
• ensuring the safety of other health professionals when in practice or in areas under the MRT’s responsibility; and
• educating colleagues and other health professionals about practices and procedures relating to medical radiation technology.

5. Personal Responsibility
MRTs are accountable for all of their professional undertakings and shall:
INDICATORS

• aspire to a high level of professional efficacy at all times;
• maintain and apply current and relevant scientific and professional knowledge and skill in every aspect of practice;
• avoid conflict of interest; and
• provide professional service only when free from the influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances or any condition that might impede the delivery of safe service.
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• http://www.cmrto.org/practice/code-ethics.asp