CODE OF

ETHICS
Significance of Ethics
MT ethics will guard abuses and ills of the profession such as
dishonesty, deceit, immorality, negligence, slothness, lack of
diligence and the other forms of malpractice of the members of the
profession, encourage and enhance the respect of the law, assist in
keeping and maintenance of order, and assures an effective and
efficient delivery of health care. It provides the basis for the
weeding out of unfit and misfit in the MT profession for the
protection of the patients and of the public in general.
Importance of the Code of Ethics
The code has provided the MT profession an impression of identity
and sense of independence, has given MTs the feeling of pride from
other paramedical professions.

Four ethical principles :

1. Autonomy- respecting decision
2. Beneficence- doing good or providing benefit
3. Non-malificience- to do no harm
4. Justice- ensuring fairness and equity
 Significant Terminologies
● Immorality- is the doing of an act which is contrary to
conscience.
● Moral turpitude- includes everything which is done contrary
to justice or good morals
● Immoral Conduct-is the conduct which is willful, flagrant, or
shameless and which shows a moral influence to the opinion
of the good and respectable members of the community
● Moral character- is what a person really is, and not what he
or other people think he is
 Significant Terminologies
● Autonomy- patients are entitled to choose treatments that involve risk or
whose effectiveness is not established
● Tort- negligent or intentional civil wrong not arising out of a contract or
statute; can include malpractice, negligence, assault and battery (which
may also be considered criminal), invasion of privacy, abuse, and
defamation of character; a wrongful act that is a civil matter rather than a
criminal one, arising from negligent or intentionally wrongful behavior
that results in harm. A tort occurs if a person, including a health care
worker, does not meet customary, established, and expected standards of
care in a given situation.
 Significant Terminologies
● Negligence- doing something that a reasonable person
should not do or not be doing something that a reasonable
person would do
● Malpractice- failure of providing services by the standards,
subsequently causing harm
● Beneficence- The FDA’s regulations are to promote well-
being. They act on the principle of beneficence. In medicine,
this principle highlights the duty of health care provider to
do good and take positive steps, such as prevention, removal
of harm to the patient.
 Virtues of Healthcare Professional

THEOLOGICAL CARDINAL VIRTUES

VIRTUES
● Prudence
● Faith
● Justice
● Hope
● Temperance
● Charity
● Fortitude
• Fidelity – Faithfulness to trust and promise
• Honesty- Truthfulness and integrity
• Humility- knowing one’s capabilities and limitations
• Compassion- Feeling for the loss or suffering of another
with an attempt beyond obligation to help, self-sacrifice
• Justice- Constant will to give another his due
• Courage- Doing what is right without undue fear
Board of Medical Technology Code of Ethics

As I enter into the practice of Medical Technology, I shall accept the

responsibilities inherent to being a professional; I shall uphold the law and
shall not engage in illegal work nor cooperate with anyone so engaged; I
shall avoid associating or being identified with any enterprise of
questionable character; I shall work and act in a strict spirit of fairness to
employer, clients, contractors, employees and in a spirit of personal
helpfulness and fraternity toward other members of the profession.
I shall use only honorable means of competition for professional
employment or services and shall refrain from unfairly injuring, directly or
indirectly, he professional reputation, projects or business of a fellow
medical technologist; I shall accept employment from more than one
employer only when there is no conflict of interest;

I shall perform professional work in a manner that merits full confidence

and trust carried out with absolute reliability, accuracy, fairness and
honestly; I shall review the professional work of other medical technologist,
when requested, fairly and in confidence whether they are subordinates or
employees, authors of proposals for grants or contracts, authors of technical
papers or other publications or involved in litigation;
I shall advance the profession by exchanging general information and
experience with fellow medical technologists and other professionals and by
contributing to the work of professional organizations;

I shall restrict my praises, criticisms, views and opinions within constructive

limits and shall not use the knowledge I know for selfish ends; I shall treat
any information I acquired about individuals in the course of my work as
strictly confidential, and may be divulged only to authorized persons or
entities or with consent of the individual when necessary;
I shall report any infractions of these principles of professional conduct to
the authorities responsible of enforcement of applicable laws or regulations,
or to the Ethics Committee of the Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists as may be appropriate.

To these principles, I hereby subscribe and pledge to conduct myself at all

times in a manner befitting the dignity of my profession.
 Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
Ako, si (PANGALAN) ng (POOK NA SINILANGAN,
BAYAN/LUNGSOD, PROBINSYA), ay taimtim na nanunumpa na
itataguyod ko at ipagtatanggol and Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas, na
ako ay tunay na mananalig at tatalima rito: na susundin ko ang mga
batas, mga utos na legal, at mga atas na ipinahayag ng mga sadyang
itinakdang may kapangyarihan ng Republika ng Pilipinas; at kusa
kong babalikatin ang pananagutang ito, na walang ano mang
pasubali o hanagaring umiwas.
 Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
Taimtim pa rin akong manunumpa na sa lahat ng panahon at pook na
kinaroroonan ay mahigpit akong manghahawaka sa mga etikal at
tuntuning propesyonal ng mga MEDIKAL TEKNOLOHIST sa
Pilipinas, at marapat kong gagampanan ng buong husay sa abot ng
aking makakaya ang mga tungkulin at pananagutang iniatang sa
isang itinakdang MEDIKAL TEKNOLOHIST.

Kasihan nawa ako ng Diyos.

 Professional’s oath

I, (NAME) of (PLACE OF BIRTH, MUNICIPALITY/ CITY, PROVINCE)

hereby solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the
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So help me God.
 Panunumpa ng Kasapi
Ako, si (PANGALAN) ay taimtim na nanumnumpa na tutuparin ko
nang buong husay at katapatan sa abot ng aking makakaya ang aking
mga tungkulin bilang kasapi ng Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists sampu ng iba pang alituntunin ng kapisanang ito, na
aking igagagalang at ipagtatanggol ang Saligang Batas nito, na tunay
na mananalig at tatalima ako rito: na susundin ko ang batas ng aking
bayan; at kusa kong babalikatin ang pananagutan ito nang walang
ano mang pasubali o hangaring umiwas.

Patnubayan nawa ako ng Maykapal.

Medical Technologist’s Prayer
O God, Who, by calling us to the vocation of a Medical Technologists, has
placed upon us the obligation of being a constant help in the scientific care
of the sick, grant us by Thy divine light a deep insight into the serious
responsibilities of our tasks.

By Thy divine wisdom, awaken in us a growing zeal and determination to

increase our knowledge of how to search for the underlying causes of
sickness and disease; how to recognize the evidence of physical changes;
how to make important chemical analyses, and other valuable tests so helpful
in caring for the sick.

By Thy divine love, permit us in this way to share with those who directly
care for the sick, that thus we may be constantly working through the Eternal
Physician, Christ Our Lord.

AMEN.
Philippine Association Of Medical Technologists

MUST KNOW EVENTS/ INFORMATION

● The association was organized by Mr. Crisanto Almario
(recognized as the Father of PAMET) who felt the need to
standardized the profession and sought to improve and upgrade
the practice
● From the initial pre-organizational planning and
conceptualization, PAMET was born September 15, 1963 at the
Public Health Laboratory at 208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz,
Manila.
Philippine Association Of Medical Technologists
MUST KNOW EVENTS/ INFORMATION
● The first national convention was held at the Conference Hall of
the Far Eastern University Hospital on September 20. 1964 where
Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong became the first President
● It was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 14, 1969 with Reg. No. 39570 during the
presidency of Mr. Nardito Moraleta.
Philippine Association Of Medical Technologists
● A few days before the declaration of Martial Law on September
21, 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos declared the 3 rd week of
September as a celebration of the Medical Technology profession.
● PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) provincial chapters
nationwide divided into four (4) regions such as North Luzon,
South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Region and three
international affiliates such as PAMET Singapore, Eastern Region
Middle East and Western Region Middle East.
 THE PAMET SYMBOL

• The Circle symbolizes the continuous involvement

where practice and education must always be
integrated.
• The triangle is the trilogy of Love, Respect and
Integrity
• The letters are green, the color of health
• The microscope and snake symbolize the science of
Medical Technology Profession
• The year 1964 was the year of the first PAMET
election

• PAMET Hymn:
Composer: Dr. Hector Gayares
Melody: Mr. Francis Pepal
 PAMET
Vision
PAMET shall be the constant prime mover in advancing the
Medical Laboratory Science profession for the continuous
growth and development of its members.

Mission
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an association that will
uphold professional core values; develop and sustain
comprehensive programs to enhance competencies of the
Medical Laboratory Science professionals; collaborate with the
different stakeholders of health and make its services important
to the beneficiaries of its services.
 PAMET HYMN
BELOVED PAMET

From various lands, races and places

With grateful hearts we raise our voices
This day to our beloved PAMET
From whence unity and love cometh
We join together in brotherhood
To live up to thine ideals we should
In fields advancement and learning
Thy noble goals maybe our bearing
Loyal and true we’ll be to thee
Beloved PAMET this we say,
For service to God and humanity,
With joy we sing for thee ‘til eternity
 RIGHTS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS, AND
BENEFITS OF MEMBER
RIGHTS

● Vote and be elected for office following prescribed qualifications and

requirements;
● Be appointed to committee(s) and other special tasks for the Association;
● Be heard on matters pertinent to the Association ;
● Be appraised on financial and other operational matters pertinent to the
Association;
● Be entitled to due process for any complaint or case brought against
Member
 Core Values
● Integrity
Integrity is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness,
accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and
does
● Professionalism
Professionalism refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social
responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
● Commitment
Commitment is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds-in into
the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring
about quality health care and service to the public
● Excellence
Excellence is the high-quality performance by advocating and adhering to international
standards making services globally comparable competence
● Unity
Unity is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success
and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
 RIGHTS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS, AND
BENEFITS OF MEMBER
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

● To regularly comply with all requirements pertinent to membership

including annual membership fee;
● To regularly and actively participate in the affairs of the Association;
● To regularly attend activities and functions of the Association;
● To give recommendations/ suggestions that will benefit the Association,
its members and the profession
 RIGHTS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS, AND
BENEFITS OF MEMBER
BENEFITS

● Access to continuing professional education and/or professional

development program of the Association;
● Access to information regarding medical technology and/or health care,
both local, Asian and international; and
● Seek protection or assistance on matters affecting the member in the
practice of the profession
 Rommel Saceda
PAMET National President
2020-2022

Luella A. Vertucio
PAMET National President
Present
Thank you!