title: Radiologic technologists and ethical reasoning.
abstract: This study examines levels of ethical reasoning in students and practitioners in radiologic technology. Results of quantitative analysis revealed few differences in levels of postconventional ethical reasoning among 3 groups: beginning students, graduating students and practitioners 3 to 5 years postgraduation. There were, however, significant differences in 3 schemas of ethical reasoning based on the new Defining Issues Test (DIT2). This study suggests that integrating ethical instruction into the curriculum could have a positive effect on higher levels of postconventional reasoning in both students and graduates in radiologic technology.
authors.affiliation: Radiologic Technology Program, Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colo., USA.
authors.forename: Bette A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Schans
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009014:Morals; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics*