Ethics and moral reasoning among medical laboratory. The mission of the medical laboratory science major at west virginia university is to provide a highquality education culminating in a bachelor of science degree that prepares laboratory professionals for their roles as members of the healthcare team in an environment of rapidly changing technology. A career as a medical laboratory technician requires completion of either an associate degree program integrating general education, science, and medical laboratory science courses. Personalized medicine and ethics american society for. The medical laboratory science curriculum applies the basic precepts of biochemistry and physics to clinical methodology and theory. Professional ethics 12 participant manual 2005 international federation of biomedical laboratory science ifbls code of ethics medical laboratory technologists shall. Medicine, college of health sciences, university of nairobi, p. Medical ethics is based on a set of values that professionals can refer to in the case of any confusion or conflict. At present the results of laboratory examination are used more and more often for the prediction of diseases. Code of ethics ascp treat patients and colleagues with respect, care and thoughtfulness.
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values to the practice of clinical medicine and in scientific research. Ethics in the laboratory examination of patients journal of. Students enrolling in natural science and clinical laboratory science courses must earn at least a letter grade of c in all. Medical laboratory science is an umbrella field comprising a number of different disciplines. Comply with relevant laws and seek to change them when they are contrary to the best interests of the patient. Laboratory ethics policy example it shall be the policy of the xxxx laboratory to conduct all business with integrity and in an ethical manner. The code of ethics describes the expected ethical obligations and principles that. Professional ethics is the moral bond that links a. The interaction of law and ethics in medical practice despite their distinctive roles, law and medical ethics overlap in many areas. Be dedicated to the use of clinical laboratory science to benefit mankind. Laboratory science, ethics healthcare medicalization.
Ethical considerations in pathology journal of ethics. Code of ethics college of medical laboratory technologists. Medical laboratory sciences clinical practicum handbook. The medical laboratory scientist has the best of both worlds with the challenges and rewards of medicine and science. Medical laboratory science is a laboratory based discipline whereby the physiological processes of the body are recognized, measured and monitored. Nov 01, 2017 this is a introduction of 1 what is mlt medical laboratory technologist 2history of medical laboratory profession 3branches of mlt 4what test performed in this field 5professional role and ethics. Ielts test centres in nz pdf 18 kb information booklets and guidelines. In an era of hitech medicine, efficiency, technical sophistication and innovation draw recognition from a wide audience of colleagues, patients and society. Ethics and responsibilities of medical lab technologists. The most problematic phase in the laboratory examination process proved to be the preanalytic phase. Mltascpm, sm, associate professor, department of clinical.
Pdf professional ethics in medical laboratory science. Ethical considerations in clinical chemistry and laboratory. Medical laboratory practitioners usually deal with issues of confidentiality of patient information, as well as issues related to research ethics, professional ethics and business ethics. Module 16 professional ethics world health organization. College of medical laboratory technologists of alberta, code of ethics dr. Thequestions, butnottheanswers, were published inissue 39ofifcc news, fromtheinternational federation ofclinical chemistry. Ethics for laboratory medicine clinical chemistry oxford.
Code of ethics preamble the code of ethics of the american society for clinical laboratory science sets forth the principles and standards by which medical laboratory professionals and students admitted to professional education programs practice their profession. Medical laboratory is one of the health service providers that intensely responsible for the life of patient client. Medical laboratory science medical laboratory science. Pdf on apr 15, 2017, dr meenakshi sood and others published professional ethics in medical laboratory science find, read and cite all the. Despite the importance of ethics in laboratory medicine, there is variability in. Supplementary information on ethics, contributors, bibliography.
Pdf on apr 15, 2017, dr meenakshi sood and others published professional ethics in medical laboratory science find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Examples within laboratory medicine include use of leftover samples, incidental findings, genetic testing, biobanking, and others. The education of medical laboratory scientists seeks to develop. Introduction to medical laboratory technology is a basic course that equips the student with the most essential knowledge and skill pertaining to medical laboratories such as. The code of ethics describes the expected ethical obligations and principles that patients, the profession and the public believe will guide the professional and personal conduct of all medical laboratory technologists mlts. This study has collected important and common topics of medical ethics in laboratory medicine which leads to increase readers and practitioners information in this field. Pathology, as a medical specialty, deals with the interpretation of changes in human tissues that cause or are caused by disease. The code of ethics of the american society for clinical laboratory science sets forth the principles and standards by which medical laboratory professionals and students admitted to professional education programs practice their profession. It is a basic and expected responsibility of each staff member and each manager to hold to the highest ethical standard of professional conduct in the performance of all duties. With an increase in the number and variety of laboratory tests in recent years, the role of laboratory science in identifying and assessing the cause of disease has been more recognized.
There is a 15credit residency requirement in the major concentration of clinical laboratory science that must be completed with courses numbered clsc 402 and above. The canadian society for medical laboratory science csmls is the. Formal teaching of ethics is absent from many training programs in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, with heterogeneity in the extent and methods of ethics training among the programs. Bachelor of science in medical technology national university.
Code of ethics college of medical laboratory technologists of. Academic articles about the examination process and the ethics of patient care deal with widely different fields of science. Additionally, an abnormality of the cerebral white matter was seen on mri. This is a critical part of health care, as the results obtained by these laboratory tests are vital tools for physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and. Ethical issues in laboratory medicine journal of clinical. It also brought about the emergence of exactness and precision into the clinical practice of medicine.
Medical laboratory professionals primary duty is to the patient, placing the welfare of the patient. Case studies in laboratory ethical dilemmas this session will cover ethical topics using a casebased format, including forensics, hospital autopsy service, blood bank, and hla. Though biomedical ethics has only recently been recognized as a major new medical field, the connection between the practice of medical professionals and the ethics of medical practice dates back. Be dedicated to the use of clinical laboratory science to benefit mankind actively seek to establish cooperative and specific working relationships with. Nov 28, 2016 role of medicalclinical laboratory scientists. Pathologists render diagnoses from laboratory analyses of varied specimens such as blood, urine, and other body fluids as well as microscopic examination of solid tissue from biopsies or surgical resections. Unit 2 laboratory safety medical laboratory technology safety manual pdf. These values include the respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Maintain and promote standards of excellence in performing and advancing the art and science of my profession. Code of ethics for medical laboratory technologists introduction. As a clinical laboratory professional, i strive to. Ethics and moral reasoning among medical laboratory professionals.
The bfi hopes that the booklet will be extensively used, and would remind the readership that its journal bioingenioren is a forum for exchange of experiences and opinions about ethics for biomedical laboratory scientists. Medical laboratory professionals comply with relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of clinical laboratory science and actively seek, to change those laws and regulations that do not meet the high standards of care and practice. A solid foundation in high school biology, chemistry, and math usually provides the groundwork for medical laboratory science education. Newfoundland and labrador college for medical laboratory science. Ethics in the laboratory examination of patients journal.
Ethics in laboratory medicine, indian journal of medical microbiology, 253 p. Interactive discussion will focus on rationing scarce resources, informed consent, and disclosure of medical information. Clinical medical laboratories are an example of applied science, as opposed to research laboratories that. Jul 11, 2014 college of medical laboratory technologists of alberta, code of ethics dr.
Code of ethics maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results safeguard the dignity and privacy of patients be accountable for the quality and integrity of clinical laboratory services reference. The medical laboratory scientist performs a full range of laboratory testsfrom simple premarital blood tests, to more complex tests to uncover diseases such as aids, diabetes. The uk governments acknowledgment that up to 70% of medical diagnoses now rely on pathology laboratory analyses1 emphasises the crucial role that laboratory physicians play in patient care. Laboratory science fostered a novel paradigm which assured the verifiability and reproducibility of knowledge underpinning biological phenomena. The code of ethics of the american society for clinical laboratory science sets forth the principles and standards by which medical laboratory professionals. Medical laboratory science, bs medical laboratory science mls is a profession of highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals who perform clinical laboratory tests on blood, other body fluids, or tissue samples. The proband is a 52yearold man with a 2year history of progressive symptoms including gait disturbance, hyperreflexia, muscle weakness, skeletal muscle atrophy, spasticity, and upper motor neuron dysfunction consistent with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als. Despite the unique issues facing laboratorians, there is variability in education on ethics within the profession. Ethics and moral reasoning among medical laboratory professionals by benedictus o. Bachelor of science in medical technology medical laboratory science bsmt bsmls is a fouryear program consisting of general education and professional courses. A medical laboratory or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where clinical pathology tests are carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Code of ethics federation of biomedical laboratory science ifbls. An overview of ethical issues in medical laboratories.
Laboratory science and the scientification of clinical medicine. Dec 24, 2015 laboratory science fostered a novel paradigm which assured the verifiability and reproducibility of knowledge underpinning biological phenomena. Dec 01, 2019 each medical profession faces unique ethical issues. Chem 354 may also be used to meet this requirement. Perform duties in an accurate, precise, timely and responsible manner safeguard patient information as confidential, within the limits of the law prudently use laboratory resources excerpts from american society for clinical pathology ascp. Genetic testing, autopsy, prenatal and hiv examinations were ethically the most problematic laboratory examinations. Associate professor and program director, department of clinical laboratory sciences, medical laboratory science program, rutgers, the state university of new jersey school of health related professions, scotch plains, nj 1. The main theme of ethics articles was invasive laboratory examinations in which tissues and blood are analysed. Use of laboratory wares, instruments and sterilization techniques.