Which statement reflects professional conduct according to the Code of Ethics?

• A. The radiologic technologist refuses to communicate with physician.
• B. The radiologic technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.
• C. The radiologic technologist prioritizes personal convenience over patient care.
• D. The radiologic technologist conducts research only, ignoring patient interaction.

Answer: (B)

Professional conduct in radiologic technology means actively supporting patient welfare, communicating with the care team, and working with colleagues to ensure quality care. The statement that best fits this is the one that shows the technologist acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues in providing quality patient care. This reflects respect for patients, responsiveness to their needs, and teamwork with physicians and other staff to achieve good outcomes. Refusing to communicate with a physician, prioritizing personal convenience over patient care, or conducting research while ignoring patient interaction would undermine patient welfare and ethical responsibilities.