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Ask the Ethicist: Over-utilization of a Routine Procedure

APR 04, 2023

An ethics case study that addresses over-utilization of Nd:YAG laser treatments in postoperative cataract patients.

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Code of Ethics

JAN 01, 2023

The Code of Ethics of the American Academy of Ophthalmology applies to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and to its Fellows and Members in any class of membership, and is enforceable by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Code of Ethics - Unnecessary Procedures and Billing

MAR 10, 2022

Code of Ethics, pertinent principles and rules related to potentially unnecessary procedures and billing.

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Advisory Opinion - Informed Consent

DEC 17, 2021

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on informed consent for the ethical ophthalmologist.

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Ask the Ethicist: Reporting Suspected Medicare Fraud

MAR 08, 2021

Ask the Ethicist column containing a case study about potential Medicare fraud and the decision about whether to report it.

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BCSC Companion Guide: The Profession of Ophthalmology, 2005

JUL 21, 2020

Code of Ethics, BCSC Companion Guide includes guidance on many ethical issues, plus case studies, history, and related resources. Available only as PDF. 2005 publication.

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Educational Activity - Unnecessary Procedures

FEB 26, 2020

Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas regarding potentially unnecessary procedures and using prepared presentations.

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Fundamental Ethical Issues in Unnecessary Procedures and Billing

FEB 26, 2020

Academy ethics guidelines on unnecessary procedures and billing. Comprehensive overview including: case studies, ethics statements, articles, and additional resources.

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Ethics Podcasts

JAN 18, 2017

Ethics podcasts for practical ethics information targeted to address everyday ethical issues in practice. They are free, convenient, and promote self-development.

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Patient Requests to "Up-Code" Symptoms for Insurance from the Ethics Committee

from Ethics Committee MAY 10, 2016 By Carla J. Siegfried, MD; Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD

Ethics podcast series from the Academy's Ethics Committee features leading experts who discuss ethical issues facing ophthalmologists. In this podcast, Drs. Carla Siegfried and Ron Pelton discuss the ethical response to patients requesting that cosmetic procedures be sup-…

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Ask the Ethicist - Complications from Another Surgeon

MAR 01, 2014

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about complications from another surgeon and a potential competence issue.

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Ask the Ethicist - Exaggerating Necessity

DEC 01, 2010

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study in competence and exaggerating the necessity of ophthalmic procedures for insurance company documentation requirements

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Ask the Ethicist - The Itinerant Surgeon

DEC 01, 2009

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about delegation of services and itinerant surgeons.

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Ask the Ethicist - Multi-focal Lenses

JUN 01, 2009

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about managing patient expectations in cataract surgery with premium presbyopic IOLs.

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Ask the Ethicist - FDA Panel’s LASIK Guidelines

JAN 01, 2009

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about an FDA Panel's guidelines for performing LASIK and informing patients about contraindications and potential side effects.

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