Professional ethics in radiological protection

Professionals in the field of radiological protection from sources of ionising radiation are subject
to various codes of ethics published by the professional organisations and associations representing
the community of radiological scientists and practitioners. The community and its individual members
accept the codes ’ terms and conditions, and understand the professional consequences of
non-compliance. However, while these codes of ethics may be prescriptive with respect to the general
understanding of ‘ethical behaviour’ or ‘professional conduct’ of radiological protection
professionals, they often provide little guidance on an ethical decision making process when
conflicting interests and intentions require professional judgment. Radiological protection
professionals serve as contractors to clients or advisers to employers, but are also expected to
actively contribute to the radiological protection community and emphasise the welfare of and
benefit to the general public. This...

Source: Journal of Radiological Protection - November 22, 2018 Category: Physics Authors: Alexander Brandl and Manfred Tschurlovits Source Type: research