2021 AAPM Virtual 63rd Annual Meeting
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Session Title: Ethics Unwrapped: Ethics Case Studies
Question 1: The AAPM Code of Ethics:
Reference:AAPM Code of Ethics https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.13351
Choice A:Includes guidelines that serves as a resource.
Choice B:Is a collection of laws that dictates behavior.
Choice C:Applies to all members of the AAPM.
Choice D:Applies to all medical physicists regardless of AAPM membership.
Choice E:Choice A and C
Question 2: All AAPM members serving on committees or in leadership must periodically report and update their:
Reference:AAPM Code of Ethics https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.13351
Choice A:Employer
Choice B:Compensation, remuneration, funding, and employment relationships
Choice C:Leadership positions in other organizations
Choice D:Ownership or investment interests relevant to medical physics
Choice E:All of the above
Question 3: There can only be a COI if there is a financial or monetary gain of the individual
Reference:AAPM Code of Ethics
Choice A:Yes
Choice B:No
Question 4: An AAPM member is also on the AAPM Board of Directors and also has a role as an advisor to an industry partner. Because there is a definite conflict between these two roles, the AAPM member must:
Reference:Code of Ethics https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.13351
Choice A:Resign from the board of directors.
Choice B:Resign as an advisor to industry.
Choice C:Disclose the conflict on the AAPM COI form.
Choice D:Terminate their AAPM membership.
Question 5: What document specifically describes the interests and relationships that require disclosure within the AAPM?
Reference:Code of Ethics https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.13351
Choice A:PP15-D
Choice B:The AAPM Code of Ethics
Choice C:TG 142
Choice D:TG 100
Question 6: If concerned about an ethical issue concerning an AAPM member, one could:
Reference:AAPM Code of Ethics https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.13351
Choice A:Review the Code of Ethics for guidance.
Choice B:Reach out to the Chair of the Ethics Committee for advice.
Choice C:Submit a written complaint to the Chair of the Ethics Committee referencing sections of the code they feel may have been at odds with a given situation.
Choice D:Submit a written complaint to the Chair of the Professional Council in the event that the Chair of the Ethics Committee is away for an extended period, must recuse themself, or if the Complainant perceives a conflict in their involvement.
Choice E:All of the above.
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