Code of Ethics ( Content) Ethical Principles/Theories Applied
As I enter the practice of Medical Technology I shall
Accept the responsibilities inherent to being a
professional
Uphold the Law and shall not participate in
illegal work
Act in a spirit of fairness to all and in a spirit
of brotherhood toward other members of the
profession
Accept employment from more than one
employer only when there is no conflict of
interest
Perform my task with full confidence, absolute
reliability and accuracy
Explanation
Deontology: people should adhere to their
obligations and duties
Keeping the promises to follow obligations
Upholding ones duty is considered
ethically correct
Legalism and Voluntarism: The ultimate
standard of right and wrong is the law
Principle of Justice: Giving to one his own
and his right
Virtue Ethical Theory: Brotherliness
This is a subject of legal liability is a
conflict of interest breaches his duty of
Loyalty. Can become a legal matter when
an individual tries or succeeds in
influencing the outcome of a decision.
Work Ethics
Principle of Beneficence on Non-
maleficense. This is an ethical theory in
which the priority is to do good.
Associated with the principle of
utilitarianism.
Consequentialism: Med. Techs. should be
aware of the consequences of his works.
Indirectly it involves the so called Duty of
Care
Standard of Competence ( Med. Techs
should be adequately trained.)
A person who follows this
theory will produce very
consistent decisions since they
will be based on the
individuals set of duties
The law obliges because it is
the will of the lawgiver.
People must be dutiful,
obedient and law abiding
Firm and constant will to give
to each one his due.
Valuing Brotherhood
An individual or corporation (
hospital, school etc.) is in a
position to exploit a
professional or official capacity
in some way for the personal or
corporate benefit.
This is related to the principle
of Utility, which states that
people should attempt generate
the largest ratio of good
because people should benefit
from the most good.
A person who practices in a
health profession owes the
patient a duty. The duty of care
involves applying skills,
knowledge, diligence and
caution when caring for
patients.
To do no harm is a health
care providers responsibility of
to do the least harm possible
and to do harm to the fewest

Share my knowledge and expertise with my
colleagues
Contribute to the advancement of the
professional organization and other allied
health organizations
Restrict my praises, criticisms, views and
opinions within constructive limits
Treat any information I acquired in the course
of my work as strictly confidential
Uphold the dignity and respect of my
profession and conduct myself a reputation of
reliability, honesty and integrity
Report any violations of the above principles
of the professional conduct to authorized
agency and to the ethics committee of the
organization.
To these principles, I hereby subscribe and pledge
to conduct myself at all times in a manner
befitting the dignity of my profession
people.
Sharing is giving. It is related to the value Ethical behavior requires
of charity . To be able to share knowledge maintaining state-of-the-art
and expertise. Med. Techs should have skills. Medical Technologist
continuing education. must accept the fact that
Ethical behavior demands that the pursuit of lifelong learning is concomitant
new knowledge remains in high priority. to pursuing this profession.
Professional Conduct :Promotion of We must be concerned with the
progress in development in the PAMET welfare of professional
and other health organizations should be organization.
done.
Virtue Ethical Theory:
Ethics of Character Ethics of Character:
What sort of people should we
Ethics of Conduct be?
Ethics of Conduct: What sort
Professionalism- conforming to the of actions should we perform?
technical and ethical standards.
Professional Conduct Med. Techs should exhibit the
value of confidentialness.
Confidentiality: application of the
principle of secrecy.
Virtue Ethical Theory Virtue Ethical Theory judges
Ethics of Conduct a person by his character rather
Principled Values such as: than by an action that may
Dignity deviate from his normal
Respect behavior. It takes the persons
Right Conduct morals, reputation and
Reliability motivation into account.
Honesty
Integrity
Ethics of Conduct The principles pf conduct must
be inviolable Actions must
be taken against a professional
violating the stated principles.
Ethics of Conduct Promises must not be broken.
Dignity
 Med. Techs actions that maybe Unethical
Ethics violations occur when the professional commits an
act that goes against the conduct code that is expected
of them.
1. Accepting Commissions from Med.Reps for products
used in the lab.
2. Asking for conversion to cash the
sponsorship in a training or convention
3. Demanding for commission as a reward for
endorsing the equipment to his lab.
4. Working in 2 laboratories at the same time
that constitutes conflict of interest
Accepting gifts from companies or friends Work Ethics and Virtue Ethical
who also do business with the medical Principle
technologists accepting the gifts is
considered unethical if decisions to be
made will be affected.
Gifts include non tangible things such as
transportation and lodging, sponsorship of
seminars and workshops.
This case will defeat the purpose of the Work Ethics and Virtue Ethical
training or convention. Principle
This is CPE and not giving gifts in the form Professional Ethics
of money.
Unethical because a decision was made due Work Ethics, Virtue Ethical
to a commission. Principle and Professional
Ethics
Conflict of interest can be defined as any Can be a conflict of interest if it
situation in which an individual or breaches the Duty of Loyalty.
corporation ( a hospital) either private or
government is in position to exploit a Can be a conflict of roles.
professional or official capacity in some Having two roles is not illegal,
way for their personal or hospital benefit. but the differing roles will
certainly cause improper acts in
Depending upon the law or rules related to some circumstances.
particular organization, the existence of
conflict of interest may not, in and of itself
be evidence of wrongdoing.
Can become a legal matter when an
individual tries or succeeds) in influencing
the outcome of a decision for personal

5. Sexual relationship with co-workers or co-
workers spouse
6. Demanding for salary increase or else
would go on strike
7. A laboratory owner ( MT) who gives
rebates to doctors patronizing his lab.
8. A med. Tech. is accused that he causes so
much pain when he performs venipunture.
9. A lab. Owner who allows a non-
benefit.
Violation of the laws of GOD.
You heard that it was said, do not
commit adultery, but I tell you that
anyone who looks a woman lustfully has
already committed adultery with his
heart
This is considered a form of threat or
coercion ( an expression of intention to
inflict evil, injury or damage.)
This is another example of Conflict of
interest or Competition of interest.
Unable to meet the standards of
competence expected for the profession.
The most severe penalty would be the right
to practice the profession if proven.
This is a violation of the law.
Fornication or adultery is
regarded by the church as one
of the worst sins. The Bible
says Flee from sexual
immorality. All other sins a
man commits are outside of
his body, but who sins
sexually, sins against his own
body
Principle of
Consequentialism: A morally
right action is the one that
produces a good outcome or
consequence.
Double Effect Principle: The
foreseen beneficial effect must
be equal to or greater than the
foreseen harmful effect.
Virtue Ethical Principle.
Professional Ethics
This is against the principle of
duty of care or breach of
standard of care.
Duty of care: a person who
practices in a health profession
owes the patient a duty. The
duty of care involves applying
skills, knowledge, diligence
and caution when doing Lab
Tech. procedures and when
caring for patients.
The standard of care is
primarily determined by the
general practice of the
profession The practitioner
may not live up to the highest
standards but rather the
reasonable, accepted standards
set for the profession.
Principle of Legalism.
 professional to do the work of a RMT Section 29, Penal Provisions letter (a). Any
person who shall practice Medical
Technology in the Philippines without being
registered or exempted from registration in
accordance with the provision of this act.
10. A med. Tech who accepts walk in without This is against the standard procedure.
doctors request
Teachers actions that are unethical Explanations and Grounds for violations
Ethics violations occur when the professional commits an act
that goes against the conduct code that is expected of them.
Breaching of code of ethics that covers teacher conduct
towards students, colleagues, parents and community as well
as their own work standards.
1. Failure to renew their licenses as teachers or its equivalent,
the license as medical technologist which is being required by
the CHED Many professionals are required to renew or
update their licenses and certifications. This
often requires that fees be paid. For various
reasons, many professionals do not renew
their documents in time. Since many people
do not check these things, these ethics
violations often go unnoticed if a regulatory
body does not discover them.
Ethics violations regarding the handling of Placing the funds into their personal
students funds in school organizations accounts
Malversation of funds and misappropriation
of funds
Republic Act 5527 is being
violated. Only registered
medical technologists are
allowed to perform medical
technology works.
If completion of a laboratory
requisition form is SOP. It
becomes illogical if a patient is
accepted without a doctors
request.
Ethical Principles Violated
Violation of law.
( Principle of Legalism)
Principle of Deontologism
This is considered as crime.
Violations of company ethics,
Work Ethics, professional
ethics, Virtue Ethical Principles
 and the Laws of God.
Ethics violations regarding handling of solicited donations in Bringing home the donated gifts, relief This is a form also of stealing.
cash or in kind for community projects or for donations or for goods to their homes. Can be considered a legal
other socio-civic projects. matter
Violations of company ethics,
Work Ethics, professional
ethics, Virtue Ethical Principles
and the Laws of God.
Breach of Confidentiality Posting students grades ( failure) Virtue Ethical Principle

One of the most common issues is Professional Ethics

confidentiality. The adage, "an ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure," is
helpful to keep in mind in relation to
prevention of ethical problems. Educators
anticipation of times when they may be
faced with a possible need to breach
students confidentiality.
Records of Misdemeanor
( Violation of Rules of Conduct in the
school)

Other school records ( documents in the

registrars office

Going to parties and other out of school activities with An ethical dilemma will take place when Violation of Teachers Code of
students. the educator faced with a decision that Conduct
maybe incongruent with the organizations
values & policies. Work Ethics
Potential or apparent conflict of interest Teaching in other schools with conflict of Work Ethics and Professional
time and interest. Ethics
Breach of loyalty is questionable.
Professional ethics violations. Even when not written into a code, Professional Ethics
Fidelity to professional responsibilities principles of professional ethics are usually
expected of people in business, employees,
educators and others.

Due diligence / duty of care not demonstrated Handling of records of students such as Principle of Deontologism
grades, internship records etc.
Non-compliance with the laws Violations of Teachers Laws and others Principle of Deontologism,
principle of Legalism
Injustice the unfair treatment of students Favoritism
Giving favors to some students
Stealing Credit Passing off the work of others as their own.
In the school one team member tries to
claim an undue share of credit for the
report, marketing campaign, new mission
statement or other job that the team
completed.
These can lead to resentment from others
and can break down the spirit often needed
in the workplaces.
Stealing time Both hourly and salaried employees betray
a lack of workplace ethics when they try to
steal time from their employers.
Examples:
1. playing games in the computers
2. take an hour long nap while on the clock
3. staying in another office doing gossiping
or discussing topics not related to school
Stealing money Lying about their expenses to get a larger
reimbursement check from their employer.
A school employee using the school money
for their own personal use.
Stealing school supplies Taking home the school supplies for
personal use. Ex; paper, tape, markers,
cords, computer cables etc.
Misrepresentation Misrepresenting themselves as a way to
Principle of Justice
Work Ethics ( unethical
workplace behavior)
Work Ethics( Unethical
workplace behavior)
Work Ethics ( unethical
workplace behavior).
This particular issue is
considered a criminal offense.
Even if the employee intends to
replace it later, it is still illegal
and unethical. The law wont
even take into consideration the
minimal amount stolen.
Unethical Workplace behavior.
Explanation can be : supplies
are just laying around or
employees may think, they are
working for the school and that
is the least the school can do
for them. This is not only an
unethical issue but a form of
stealing and the school could
take legal action.
Work Ethics (Unethical
 convey to others wrong information. workplace behavior).
Ex: use of titles that do not match their
educational background.
Discrimination By not behaving in an ethical manner is a Virtue Ethical Principle. By
Lack of respect to co-workers of different religion or to people particular issue and can be seen as working well with others and
who belong to the third sex. discrimination. treating everyone as equal is
making an ethical decision.
Nepotism ( Undue favoritism) Placing relatives into positions/jobs Violation of Rules and
Regulations if stated in the
HRD Manual.
Ethical principle based on
norms and standards
Plagiarism Stealing from another authors work. Principle of Legalism
Examples: Books, Manuals, Modules etc. Professional Ethics
Work Ethics
Piracy Infringement of copyright, unauthorized use Violation of Laws
of patented works. Principle of Legalism
Work Ethics
Business Ethics