844 IAC 19-4-1 - Code of ethics
Authority: IC 25-14.5-2-5
Affected: IC 25-14.5
Sec. 1.
A certified dietitian, in the conduct of his or her profession, shall abide by the following code of ethics:
(1) The certified dietitian shall provide
professional service with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and
values of an individual.
(A) The certified
dietitian shall avoid discrimination on the basis of factors that are
irrelevant to the provision of professional services, including, but not
limited to, race, creed, gender, age, or handicap.
(B) The certified dietitian shall provide
sufficient information to enable a client to make an informed
decision.
(2) The
certified dietitian shall accurately present professional qualifications and
credentials. The certified dietitian shall permit the use of that certified
dietitian's name for the purpose of certifying that dietetic services have been
rendered only if the certified dietitian has provided or supervised those
services.
(3) The certified
dietitian shall remain free of conflict of interest while fulfilling the
objectives and maintaining the integrity of the dietetic profession. The
certified dietitian shall advance and promote the profession while maintaining
professional judgment, honesty, integrity, loyalty, confidentiality, and trust
to colleagues, clients, and the public.
(4) The certified dietitian shall promote or
endorse products only in a manner that is true and not misleading.
(5) The certified dietitian shall assume
responsibility and accountability for personal competence in practice.
(A) The certified dietitian shall establish
performance criteria, compare actual performance with expected performance,
document results, and take appropriate action.
(B) The certified dietitian shall develop,
implement, and evaluate an individual plan for practice based on assessment of
consumer needs, current knowledge, and clinical experience.
(C) The certified dietitian shall generate,
interpret, and use research to enhance dietetic practice.
(D) The certified dietitian shall identify,
monitor, analyze, and justify the use of resources.
(6) The certified dietitian shall maintain
knowledge and skills required for continued professional competence.
(7) The certified dietitian shall engage in
life-long self-development to improve knowledge and skills.
(8) The certified dietitian shall recognize
the limits of the certified dietitian's qualifications and seek counsel or make
referrals as appropriate.
(9) The
certified dietitian shall adhere to acceptable standards for that certified
dietitian's area of practice.
(10)
The certified dietitian shall comply with all laws and regulations concerning
the profession.
(11) The certified
dietitian shall present substantiated information and interpret controversial
information without personal bias, recognizing that a legitimate difference of
opinion may exist.
(12) The
certified dietitian shall maintain the confidentiality of information
consistent with legal obligations.
(13) The certified dietitian shall conduct
all practices with honesty, integrity, and fairness.
(14) The certified dietitian shall make and
fulfill professional commitments in good faith.
(15) The certified dietitian shall inform the
public and colleagues of services by use of factual information. The certified
dietitian shall not advertise in a misleading manner.
(16) The certified dietitian shall make
reasonable efforts to avoid bias in any kind of professional
evaluation.
Notes
Transferred from the Indiana Dietitians Certification
Board (830 IAC 1-5-1) to the Medical
Licensing Board of Indiana (844 IAC 19-4-1) by
P.L.
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