Examination should include an analysis of the profession's position on current medical ethical issues (e.g., stem-cell research, cloning, patient privacy, social issues, genetic/protein engineering).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What similarities exist between U.S. government bioethical regulations and bioethical regulations in other countries? What differences exist?
- What role does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) play in protecting patient confidentiality?
- How is public opinion shaping current ethical policy for medical laboratory technology?
- What effects might current biotechnical research have on future generations?
Teacher Resource:
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Code of Ethics