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NURSES SERVICE PLEDGE

v I solemnly declare that my ultimate responsibility as a nurse is to promote and safeguard
the total wellbeing of my clients, their families and the community at large.
v My practice will be founded on respect for my clients humanity, dignity and individuality.
v I undertake to treat my clients equally, and will not allow that social, economical,
political, religious or cultural differences influence the care I render.
v To fulfil the needs of my clients, I will endeavor to understand and address it with
compassion and empathy.
v I accept it as my duty to protect the interest of my clients and to maintain professional
secrecy.
v I will comply with all moral, legal and professional standards in the execution of my
duties and inspire others in achieving our shared vision.
v Finally, I pledge to maintain the highest level of knowledge and skills and to contribute
towards the development of my profession.

RADIOGRAPHERS SERVICE PLEDGE

In recognizing that every member of the healthcare team plays a vital role in caring for the
patient and wanting to provide the best care, I hereby solemnly PLEDGE:

• To put my patient’s health, safety, and welfare first and be responsible for the
optimisation of any ionising or non-ionising radiation dose to my patient consistent
with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle and produce diagnostic
quality images.
• To ensure the health, welfare, protection and safety of caregivers, colleagues and the
public with regard to providing radiation safety.
• To behave with dignity and integrity and work within the laws and regulations governing
my profession and keep up-to-date with any changes in legislation.
• To always, respect the rights, confidentiality, privacy, needs, values, culture, dignity and
vulnerability of patients and their families.
• To continually strive to improve knowledge and skills by participating
in continuing education and professional activities, sharing
knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of
professional practice.
• To commit myself and to do all in my power with honour and pride
and to live up to the highest traditions of my profession.

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