South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 81 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Article 11 - RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Section 81-204 - Principles of Medical Ethics

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 81-204

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

(1) A respiratory care practitioner shall be dedicated to providing competent respiratory care with compassion and respect for human dignity.

(2) A respiratory care practitioner shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to expose those respiratory care practitioners deficient in character or competence, or who engage in fraud or deception.

(3) A respiratory care practitioner shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.

(4) A respiratory care practitioner shall respect the rights of patients, of colleagues, and of other health professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidence within the constraints of the law.

(5) A respiratory care practitioner shall continue to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge, make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public.

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