AHDI Code of Ethics
for Medical Transcriptionists

The AHDI Code of Ethics requires that all Medical Transcription professionals:

1. Maintain confidentiality of all patient information including but not limited to peer reviews, quality improvement, and risk management protocols with special effort to maintain data security in electronic communications.

2. Implement and maintain standards of professional transcription practice.

3. Respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.

4. Continue professional growth enhancing knowledge and skills, including continuing education, networking with colleagues, professional reading, and certification.

5. Strive to provide accurate and timely information.

6. Exercise integrity in professional practices including work or professional experience, credentials, affiliations, productivity reporting, billing charges, and payment practices.

7. Comply with all laws, regulations, and standards governing the practice of patient documentation.

8. Foster environments of employment that facilitate integrity, professionalism, and protection of patient information.

9. Strive to advance the goals and purposes of the Association and work for the advancement and good of the profession.

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