Examination should include an analysis of the profession's position on current medical ethical issues (e.g., stem-cell research, cloning, patient privacy, social issues, genetic/protein engineering). 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What similarities exist between bioethical regulations in the U.S. and in other countries? What differences exist?
• What role does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) play in protecting patient confidentiality?
• How is public opinion shaping current ethical policy for medical laboratory technology?
• What effects might current biotechnical research have on future generations? 

Teacher Resource:  Code of Ethics, The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)