OAR 834-060-0010: Standards of Professional Conduct

The board adopts the following standards of professional conduct from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, to protect the public from unprofessional conduct on the part of dietitians. A licensee must: (1) Conduct herself or himself with honesty, integrity and fairness; (2) Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning the practice of dietetics; (3) Provide professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals, avoiding discrimination and providing sufficient information to enable clients to make informed decisions; (4) Not engage in false or misleading practices or communications and must remain free of conflict of interest; and (5) Abide by the mandatory reporting obligations pursuant to ORS 676.150.