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Fundamental Ethical Issues in Patient Care

JUN 07, 2021

Academy ethics guidelines on patient care. Comprehensive overview including: case studies, ethics statements, articles, and additional resources.

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Turning His Brown Eyes Blue: A Patient’s Hazardous Goal

MAR 30, 2021

EyeNet article addressing patient requests for unapproved and unsafe cosmetic treatment, and the ethical dilemma these requests pose.

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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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Ask the Ethicist: Rx for Tinted Auto Windows

FEB 01, 2021

An ethics case study about a patient asking for a prescription for tinted car windows.

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Ask the Ethicist – A Racially Motivated Patient Demand

NOV 01, 2020

An ethics case study about a racially-motivated patient request for particular staff.

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Ask the Ethicist: Suspending Do Not Resuscitate Orders for Ophthalmic Surgeries

OCT 01, 2020

An ethics case study discussing the suspension of Do-Not-Resuscitate orders for ophthalmic surgeries.

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Advisory Opinion - Live Surgery

SEP 18, 2020

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics about the ethical dilemmas involved in performing live surgery.

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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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Information Statement - Ethics in Telemedicine

APR 28, 2020

Ethics information statement about ethical issues in providing patient care via telemedicine.

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Advisory Opinion - Research and Innovation in Clinical Practice

APR 24, 2020

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on research and innovation in clinical practice.

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Code of Ethics - Patient Care

FEB 26, 2020

Code of Ethics, pertinent principles and rules related to patient care.

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Advisory Opinion - Employment and Referral Relationships between Ophthalmologists and Other Health Care Providers [86-1]

FEB 26, 2020

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on employment and referral relationships between ophthalmologists and other health care providers.

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Educational Activity - Patient Care

FEB 26, 2020

Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas in patient care using prepared presentations.

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Code of Ethics

JAN 01, 2020

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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Practical Ethics in Ophthalmology

Thomas S. Harbin, MD, examined strains in the ethical fabric of ophthalmology and addressed day-to-day, practical situations in which routine decisions and care of patients bump up against the medical and/or financial interests of the patient. The lecture illustrated the nee…

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The Intersection of Ethics and Professional Liability

Anne M. Menke, Patient Safety Manager at OMIC (Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company), addressed the relationship between professional liability and professional responsibilities built into the Academy Code of Ethics. A complex case study was presented containing both ethical…

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EyeNet - Premium IOLS – A Legal and Ethical Guide to Billing Medicare Beneficiaries

OCT 01, 2018

An EyeNet article about the legal and ethical implications for using premium IOLs and the the femtosecond laser with Medicare beneficiaries, includingbilling information.

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Information Statement - The Ethical and Technical Competence of the Ophthalmologist

JUL 09, 2018

Information Statement of the Ethics Committee on the ethical and technical competence of the ophthalmologist.

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Information Statement - Unique Competence of the Ophthalmologist

JUL 09, 2018

Information Statement of the Ethics Committee on unique competence of the ophthalmologist.

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Advisory Opinion - Postoperative Care

JUN 28, 2018

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on postoperative care.

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