Perfusionists don't have to worry about any kind of ethical system like physicians or other allied health professionals, because they work only with machines. The perfusionist's professional association does indeed have a code of ethics.

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Perfusionists do have to consider ethical issues in their practice, as their work involves critical patient care during procedures such as open-heart surgery. While they operate machines, they make important clinical decisions and must adhere to ethical standards, including those set forth by their professional association's code of ethics.