You are the director of a busy medical imaging department.One of your technologists has been accused of looking up the personal medical records and radiography reports of his brother's girlfriend.The girlfriend visited the hospital as a patient for an ultrasound examination of the pelvis to rule out pregnancy.Disciplinary action for this technologist would be appropriate because of a violation of

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The technologist violated professional ethics by accessing the medical records of a patient who is not under his care, and for non-medical reasons. This is a violation of patient privacy and confidentiality, as well as a breach of trust and responsibility as a healthcare professional. The technologist should be disciplined and educated on the importance of patient privacy and professional ethics.

You Are the Director of a Busy Medical Imaging Department