Radiologic technologists and ethical reasoning.

This study examines levels of ethical reasoning in students and practitioners in radiologic technology. Results of quantitative analysis revealed few differences in levels of postconventional ethical reasoning among 3 groups: beginning students, graduating students and practitioners 3 to 5 years postgraduation. There were, however, significant differences in 3 schemas of ethical reasoning based on the new Defining Issues Test (DIT2). This study suggests that integrating ethical instruction into the curriculum could have a positive effect on higher levels of postconventional reasoning in both students and graduates in radiologic technology.