The ethical responsibilities of a licensed perfusionist include, but are not limited to, compliance with the principles set forth in §B of this regulation. A licensed perfusionist: Shall: Practice medically acceptable methods of treatment and may not endeavor to practice beyond the competence and the authority vested in the perfusionist by the physician; Report: Known illegal, unethical, or incompetent conduct; or In good faith, suspected illegal, unethical, or incompetent conduct; Respect the patient’s rights and dignity; Maintain patient confidentiality and protect privileged information; Place the patient’s best interest ahead of all else; Guard against conflicts of interest including avoiding those involving financial or personal gain; Uphold the dignity and honor of the profession and abide by its ethical principles; and Be familiar with existing state and federal laws governing the practice of perfusion and comply with those laws; and May not: Delegate any perfusion duty to an individual not having the appropriate training and skill to undertake such responsibility; Falsify documentation on patient records; and Falsify reports submitted to the Board. All services shall be provided with respect for the dignity of the patient, unrestricted by considerations of: Social or economic status; Personal attributes; or The nature of health problems. A breach of ethical principles may be considered immoral or unprofessional conduct in the practice of perfusion.