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Chapter 8 Code of Ethical Conduct
Chapter 8 Code of Ethical Conduct
Chapter 8 Code of Ethical Conduct
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this chapter the student will be able
to:
Describe the medical laboratory code of conduct
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7.0. Medical Laboratory code of conduct
• Code of ethics
– is a formal statement of ideas and values developed by a
professional which
• Serve as standards and guidelines
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Medical laboratory code of conduct cont’d
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Medical Laboratory code of conduct cont’d
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Medical Laboratory code of conduct
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS)
Code of Ethics
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IFBLS Code of Ethics:
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IFBLS Code of Ethics:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists shall:
• Safeguard the dignity and privacy of patients
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Biomedical Laboratory Scientists shall:
• Exercise professional judgment, skill and care while meeting
established standards
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Code of Ethics for Medical Laboratory
Technologists Practicing in Ethiopia
• Deals with medical laboratory professional duties to
– Patients (Part I)
– Colleagues and other professionals (Part II)
– Himself/Herself (Part III)
– Society (IV)
– Medical laboratory profession (Part V)
– Environments (Part VI)
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