What is the primary purpose of the ARRT Code of Ethics?

• A. To restrict professional conduct
• B. To guide patients about rights
• C. To serve as a guide for certificate holders and candidates to evaluate their professional conduct toward patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues, and the healthcare team
• D. To define payment policies

Answer: (C)

The main idea behind the ARRT Code of Ethics is to provide a framework for professional behavior that guides how radiologic professionals act with patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues, and the care team. It sets expectations for integrity, respect, privacy, competent care, and collaboration, and it encourages ongoing ethical reflection and decision-making. The primary purpose is to give certificate holders and candidates a standard by which their conduct can be evaluated, helping to protect patient welfare, promote trust, and ensure quality across the healthcare environment. This isn’t about restricting practice or solely explaining patient rights or establishing payment policies; those are addressed in other policies. The Code of Ethics focuses on the ethical duties and responsibilities that govern professional relationships and practice.