HPS Code of Ethics

[Bill Pitchford <Bill.Pitchford@asu.edu>]

Code of Ethics for the Members of the Health Physics Society

These principles are intended to aid members of the Health Physics Society, ind
ividually and collectively, in maintaining a professional level of ethical cond
uct.  They are intended as guidelines by which members may determine the propri
ety of their conduct in relationships with employers, co-workers, clients, gove
rnmental agencies, with members of other professions and with the public.

- Members of the Society shall give support to the objectives of the Health Phy
sics Society.

-Members shall strive to improve their professional knowledge and skill.

- Each member shall be a judge of his/her competence and will not undertake any
 assignment beyond his/her abilities.

- All relations with employers, co-workers, clients, governmental agencies and
the general public shall be based upon and shall reflect the highest standard o
f integrity and fairness.

- Members shall never compromise public welfare and safety in favor of an emplo
yer's interest.

- No employment or consultation shall be undertaken which is contrary to law or
 the public welfare.

- Members will gladly accept every opportunity to increase public understanding
 of radiation protection and the objectives of the Society.

- Professional statements made by members shall have sound scientific basis.  S
ensational and unwarranted statements of others concerning radiation and radiat
ion protection shall be corrected, when practical.

- Members shall protect the sources of confidential communications, provided th
at such protection is not itself unethical or illegal.