Purpose:
The North Carolina Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists Code of Ethics has been developed as a guideline for NCSET members to ensure clinical and moral excellence. NCSET believes that patient care and respect are of the utmost importance and, to this end, stresses that its members be dedicated to providing services of the highest quality in their respective area(s) of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Foundation:
This Code of Ethics is based upon the ethical standards of ABRET, AAET, and BRPT as well as other relevant professional and personal values. It is the intention of this Code to be broad enough in scope to apply to all allied health care professioanls involved in Electroencephalography, Evoked Potentials, Polysomnography, Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies, Epilepsy Monitoring, and any other electroneurodiagnostic procedure.
Legacy:
It is hoped that this document will endure for years to come and that it will serve as a reminder to current and future members of NCSET of the fundamental principles for which the society stands.
The Code
1. NCSET members shall protect and uphold the technical/ethical guidelines set by their registries, professional organizations, departments, and places of employment.
2. Any member who is involved in patient care shall treat each patient with respect and kindness, and shall pay attention to each individual's needs.
3. Under no circumstance shall an electroneurodiagnostic technologist have responsibility for clinical interpretation of procedures they perform.
4. All members shall hold their employer, institution, and co-workers with highest regard and respect. They shall not divulge information about co-workers, patients, physicians, or other personnel in a negative manner. All information concerning them shall be kept confidential, unless a situation needs to be brought to authoritative attention.
5. NCSET members shall strive to expand their knowledge and technical capabilities whenever possible be attending seminars, training courses, and by reading the current literature in Clinial Neurophysiology. All members shall attempt to stay up-to-date on registries, professional memberships, basic life support/first aid training, and any other courses necessary for optimal patient care.
6. NCSET and its members shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, or handicapping conditions.
7. NCSET members shal acknowledge and uphold this Code, and agree to abide by these standards. Members, whenever possible, shall support and encourage each other as well as nonmembers in the field to achieve these goals.