The CRNA collaborates and cooperates with other health care providers involved in a patient's care. The CRNA respects the expertise and responsibility of all health care providers involved in providing services to patients. Responsibility to Society Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists collaborate with members of the health professions and other citizens in promoting community and national efforts to meet the health needs of the public. Endorsement of Products and Services Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists endorse products and services only when personally satisfied with the product's or service's safety, effectiveness and quality. CRNAs do not state that the AANA has endorsed any product or service unless the Board of Directors of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists has done so.
Any endorsement is truthful and based on factual evidence of efficacy.
A CRNA does not exploit his or her professional title and credentials for products or services which are unrelated to his or her professional practice or expertise. Research Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists protect the integrity of the research process and the reporting and publication of findings. The CRNA evaluates research findings and incorporates them into practice as appropriate. The CRNA conducts research projects according to accepted ethical research and reporting standards established by public law, institutional procedures, and the health professions. The CRNA protects the rights and well being of people and animals that serve as subjects in research.