This course presents contemporary principles for medical professionals with targeted ethical scenarios providing a real-life basis for the application of ethical behavior in the medical profession. A detailed explanation of the hallmarks of a professional, including topics surrounding ethical behaviors in medical professions and how they have evolved over time are presented. Examination of various medical codes throughout history, including the Hippocratic Oath, Declaration of Geneva, and AMA Code of Ethics is provided. The ACR Code of Ethics and the AAPM Code of Ethics are presented with examples of currently accepted ethical code frameworks that can be adapted into your practice.

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Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:

• Professionalism (including Ethics)

Learning Objectives:

• Describe contemporary concepts of professionalism and their implications, and distinguish them from outdated and invalid concepts.
• Identify the essential attributes of a profession, including the social contract between professionals and society.
• Describe the historical evolution of medical professionalism.
• Explain the multiple ethical codes established by various individuals and medical professional societies, including the Hippocratic Oath and the AMA Code of Ethics.

This enduring material is estimated to take 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

Start Date: 10/4/2024
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 10/3/2027

Original Start Date: 10/4/2021
Original Expiration Date: 10/3/2024
Review Date: 9/3/2024

Faculty:

• Zi (Jill) Zhang, MD

Disclosure Statements:
RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

None of the planners and faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. All financial relationships for this activity have been mitigated.

Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the post-test questions and complete the course evaluation.

RSNA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price:
Non-Member/Basic Member Rate: $55.00
Standard Member/Full Access Member Rate: $0.00

Refund / Exchange Policy:
RSNA will not issue any refunds or exchanges for online only versions of educational products or activities purchased online. Please review the entire product or activity description prior to purchase.

RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.