Ethics and patient rights in radiography primarily protect which aspects?

• A. They protect autonomy, ensure informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and promote professional conduct.
• B. They improve image sharpness.
• C. They determine reimbursement rates.
• D. They set architectural standards.

Answer: (A)

Ethical practice in radiography centers on respecting patient autonomy, obtaining informed consent, protecting confidentiality, and upholding professional conduct. These elements ensure patients can make informed choices about their care, keep their personal health information private, and trust that radiographers act with integrity and safety. Other options miss the focus on rights and ethics—image sharpness is a technical goal, reimbursement is financial, and architectural standards relate to facility design.