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Code of Professional Conduct

Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the public. The welfare of the patient and respect for the dignity of the individual shall be paramount at all times.

Code of Professional Conduct

  • Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated to serving the health care needs of the public. The welfare of the patient and respect for the dignity of the individual shall be paramount at all times.
  • Medical laboratory professionals work with other health care professionals to provide effective patient care.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall promote the image and status of their profession by maintaining high standards in their professional practice and through active support of their professional bodies.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall protect the confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall take responsibility for their professional acts.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall practice within the scope of their professional competence.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall endeavour to maintain and improve their skills and knowledge and keep current with scientific advances. They will uphold academic integrity in all matters of professional certification and continuing education.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall share their knowledge with colleagues and promote learning.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall be aware of the laws and regulations governing medical laboratory science and shall apply them in the practice of their profession.
  • Medical laboratory professionals shall practice safe work procedures at all times to ensure the safety of patients and co‐workers.
 
CSMLS Members can order posters of the Professional Code of Conduct for free.
Order by contacting info@csmls.org with the subject line "Code of Conduct Poster".
 

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