History and philosophy of ethics in the practice of medical laboratory science. Relationship between religion and socio-cultural values on medical ethics. Ethical issues involved in private practice. Relationship between the medical laboratory scientist and his patient/blood donor. Relationship between medical laboratory scientist and other members of the health team. Intra professional auditing, medical laboratory science ethics and constancy services. Elements of informed consent in research. Relationship between proper dressing, personal comportment and patient care - the psychologist's view. Research training, professional development, knowledge and skill, quality control in the field of medical laboratory sciences and practice: Reputation, Fulfillment of professional rule with integrity, refraining from its misuse to the detriment of patients, employers and colleagues. Medical laboratory sciences ethics as it affects paternity disputes, infertility studies, sexually transmitted diseases etc. Real case presentations, medico-legal aspects of medical laboratory practice.