T-5, r. 5 - Code of ethics of medical imaging technologists, radiation oncology technologists and medical electrophysiology technologists

Section 27.1 Disposition versions

2012-11-21

27.1. A medical imaging technologist, radiation oncology technologist or medical electrophysiology technologist who, pursuant to the third paragraph of section 60.4 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), communicates information protected by professional secrecy to prevent an act of violence shall

(1)  communicate the information immediately;

(2)  if the information is communicated orally, confirm the information in writing to the person to whom the information is given as soon as possible;

(3)  enter the following particulars in the client’s record as soon as possible:

(a)  the date and time of the communication;

(b)  the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information including the name of the person who caused the medical imaging technologist, radiation oncology technologist or medical electrophysiology technologist to communicate the information and the name of the person or group of persons exposed to the danger; and

(c)  the content of the communication, the mode of communication and the name of the person to whom the information was given; and

(4)  as soon as possible, send the syndic a notice of the communication that includes the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information and the date and time it was communicated.

In addition, if it is necessary in the best interests of the person or persons exposed to the danger, a medical imaging technologist, radiation oncology technologist or medical electrophysiology technologist who, pursuant to the third paragraph of section 60.4 of the Code communicates such information, shall consult a member of the order, a member of another professional order, or any other qualified person, provided the consultation will not prejudicially delay the communication of the information.

O.C. 778-2004, s. 1; O.C. 434-2009, s. 16.

2012-09-01

27.1. A medical imaging technologist or radiation oncology technologist who, pursuant to the third paragraph of section 60.4 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), communicates information protected by professional secrecy to prevent an act of violence shall

(1)  communicate the information immediately;

(2)  if the information is communicated orally, confirm the information in writing to the person to whom the information is given as soon as possible;

(3)  enter the following particulars in the client’s record as soon as possible:

(a)  the date and time of the communication;

(b)  the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information including the name of the person who caused the medical imaging technologist or radiation oncology technologist to communicate the information and the name of the person or group of persons exposed to the danger; and

(c)  the content of the communication, the mode of communication and the name of the person to whom the information was given; and

(4)  as soon as possible, send the syndic a notice of the communication that includes the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information and the date and time it was communicated.

In addition, if it is necessary in the best interests of the person or persons exposed to the danger, a medical imaging technologist or radiation oncology technologist who, pursuant to the third paragraph of section 60.4 of the Code communicates such information, shall consult a member of the order, a member of another professional order, or any other qualified person, provided the consultation will not prejudicially delay the communication of the information.

O.C. 778-2004, s. 1; O.C. 434-2009, s. 16.