Guidelines for Ethical Behavior of ASCP BOC Credential Holders
Recognizing that my integrity and that of my profession must be pledged to the best possible care of patients based on the reliability of my work, I will:
- Treat patients with respect, care, and thoughtfulness.
- Develop cooperative and respectful relationships with colleagues to ensure a high standard of patient care.
- Perform my duties in an accurate, precise, timely, and responsible manner.
- Safeguard patient information and test results as confidential, except as required by law.
- Advocate the delivery of quality laboratory services in a cost‐effective manner.
- Strive to maintain a reputation of honesty, integrity, and reliability.
- Comply with laws and regulations and strive to disclose illegal or improper behavior to the appropriate authorities.
- Continue to study, apply, and advance medical laboratory knowledge and skills; and share such with other members of the health care community and the public.
- Render quality services and care regardless of patients’ age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political, social, health, or economic status.
If legal action is taken against a credential holder that results in a conviction that violates these guidelines, and the ASCP BOC is notified of such action, the case will be referred to the Board of Governors’ Ethics Review Committee for its consideration and decision. The formal appeals process will be followed.
