- (1) A respiratory care practitioner shall be dedicated to providing competent respiratory care with compassion and respect for human dignity.
- (2) A respiratory care practitioner shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to expose those respiratory care practitioners deficient in character or competence, or who engage in fraud or deception.
- (3) A respiratory care practitioner shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.
- (4) A respiratory care practitioner shall respect the rights of patients, of colleagues, and of other health professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidence within the constraints of the law.
- (5) A respiratory care practitioner shall continue to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge, make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public.
HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 5, eff May 26, 2000. Amended by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012.