NSCMLT Jurisprudence Handbook
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Index
Preface
PrefaceIntroduction
IntroductionWhat's Here?
The Code of Professional Conduct
CSMLS Code of Professional Conduct
Aspects of Professionalism
Conclusion
Chapter 1:
Requirements for Medical Laboratory Technologists Under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act and NSCMLT Bylaws and Other RegulationsWhat's Here?
Duty of the College Under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act
Duty of the Medical Laboratory Technologist
Liability Insurance
Mandatory Reporting
Situations where you have a duty to make a report
Conclusion
Chapter 2:
Qualifications and Continuing EducationWhat's Here?
Qualifications
Licensing
Return to practice
Temporary and restricted licences
Non-practising licences and reinstatement
Licence exemptions
Employer or facility restrictions
Continuing Education - The TeKnowledge Program
Conclusion
Chapter 3:
Scope of Practice, Standards of PracticeWhat's Here?
Scope of Practice
Standards of Practice
Conclusion
Chapter 4:
Confidentiality and PrivacyWhat's Here?
Duty of Confidentiality
Privacy and Access Legislation
Confidentiality and Privacy in a Remote or Mobile Workplace
Privacy Breach
Client's Rights to Access and Correct Their Information
Conclusion
Chapter 5:
ConsentWhat's Here?
What is Consent?
Consent and the MLT
Clients Withdrawing Consent
Disclosure of Information Without Consent
Conclusion
Chapter 6:
RecordkeepingWhat's Here?
Reasons for Recordkeeping
What Should be Recorded?
Personal Health Information
Laboratory Data
Terminating or Selling Your Business
Disposal of Records
Conclusion
Chapter 7:
Conflicts of InterestWhat's Here?
The Definition of "Conflict of Interest"
Variations on Conflict of Interest
Dealing With Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of Interest That Must Be Avoided
Conclusion
Chapter 8:
Boundary IssuesWhat's Here?
The Concept of Boundaries
Why Boundary Crossings Occur
Sexual Abuse and Boundaries
Direct Patient Contact - Special Considerations
Family Members and Friends
Ignoring Established Conventions
Boundaries Also Protect the Medical Laboratory Technologist
Conclusion
Chapter 9:
Communication SkillsWhat's Here?
Importance of Communication Skills
Why Effective Communication is So Difficult - Communication Styles and Techniques
Communication with Clients - Special Considerations
Communication with Other Professionals
Resolving Disagreements
Providing and Receiving Feedback
Conclusion
Chapter 10:
MLTs Working for Others and the Self-employed TechnologistWhat's Here?
Working for Others
Working for Yourself
Conclusion
Chapter 11:
Professional MisconductWhat's Here?
What is Professional Misconduct?
Complaint Process
Investigation of Professional Misconduct
Discipline Process
Conclusion
Appendix:
Additional ResourcesDocuments Available on the NSCMLT Website
Legal Documents
NSCMLT Policies
NSCMLT Statements
Other Statutes Relevant to MLTs