Professional Documents
Culture Documents
03 Ethics in The Clinical Laboratory
03 Ethics in The Clinical Laboratory
INTRODUCTION
Work Ethics:
A group of moral principles,
standards of behavior, or set
of values regarding proper
conduct in the workplace
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
Relationships at Work
Management/owner toward
client/customer
Management/owner toward
employees
Employee toward Employer,
Co-workers, Customers like
patients, nurses, physicians
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
Business Abuse
Any :
illegal
unethical
irresponsible Act done
against an Employer
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
Results of Business
Abuse
Higher prices
Business Failure
Fewer Jobs
Unpleasant Working
Conditions
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
A. Examples of Business
Abuse
Stealing
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift *Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality
Ignore Safety Rules
Misrepresent
Merchandise
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions
* drugs
* alcohol
* tobacco
ETHICS IN THE Clinical Laboratory
A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Gossip