Section 844 IAC 19-4-1 - Code of ethicsAuthority: 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.Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 19-4-1; filed Aug 15, 1997, 8:40 a.m.: 21 IR 110; errata filed Nov 25, 1997, 3:30 p.m.: 21 IR 1350; readopted filed Oct 31, 2003, 3:45 p.m.: 27 IR 946; readopted filed Dec 1, 2009, 9:12 a.m.: 20091223-IR-830090776RFAReadopted filed 11/13/2015, 11:15 a.m.: 20151209-IR-830150242RFAReadopted filed 11/5/2021, 8:40 a.m.: 20211201-IR-844210387RFAReadopted filed 2/27/2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA 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. 249-2019, SECTION 69, effective July 1, 2019.