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CZECH RADIOGRAPHERS' PERCEPTION OF ETHICAL ASPECTS OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION.
Friedo Zölzer1, Zuzana Lotterová1, Zuzana Freitinger Skalická1
1Institute of Radiology, Toxicology, and Civil Protection, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, J. Boreckého 1167/27, 370 11 České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
|August 25, 2022
Summary
Czech radiographers and students recognize the importance of professional ethics. Ethics education appears to enhance awareness of ethical dilemmas among radiographers, contrasting with some international findings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiography Ethics
Background:
- Professional ethics are crucial in healthcare, particularly in radiography.
- Understanding radiographers' perceptions of ethics is vital for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perception of ethics among radiographers and radiography students in the Czech Republic.
- To compare ethical awareness and education in the Czech Republic with international surveys.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 40 radiographers and 30 radiography students in the Czech Republic.
- Questions focused on the perceived importance of ethics, experiences with ethical dilemmas, and ethics education.
Main Results:
- Most respondents found ethics important for their profession.
- A majority of radiographers, unlike few students, had faced ethical dilemmas.
- Most participants were aware of a Code of Ethics and had received some ethics training.
Conclusions:
- Ethics education for Czech radiographers contributes to greater awareness of ethical issues.
- Findings suggest a higher level of ethics education and awareness compared to some previous US-based studies.
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