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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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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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Advisory Opinion - Delegated Services

JUN 28, 2018

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on delegated services.

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Advisory Opinion - Disclosure of Professionally Related Commercial Relationships and Interests

JUN 28, 2018

Advisory Opinion of the Code of ethics on disclosure of professionally related commercial relationships and interests.

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Ask the Ethicist: Cell Phone Use and Professionalism

MAY 15, 2018

Ask the Ethicist - an ethics case study about using a cell phone in clinical practice. The case study reviews issues related to social media and professionalism.

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Advisory Opinion - Social Media and Professionalism

FEB 24, 2018

An ethics advisory opinion on the use of social media in clinical care and how it affects professionalism.

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Policy Statement - Pretreatment Assessment: Responsibilities of the Ophthalmologist

SEP 09, 2017

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on pretreatment assessment and the responsibilities of the ophthalmologist.

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Policy Statement - An Ophthalmologist's Duties Concerning Postoperative Care

SEP 09, 2017

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on an ophthalmologist's ethical duties concerning postoperative care.

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Policy Statement - Ophthalmic Care for Patients in Residential Care Centers

SEP 09, 2017

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on ophthalmic care for patients in residential care centers.

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Ask the Ethicist - Written Agreement in Comanagement Arrangements

SEP 01, 2017

Ask the Ethicist - an ethics case study about written agreement in comanagement arrangements.

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Advisory Opinion - Research and Innovation in Clinical Practice

FEB 28, 2017

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

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Advisory Opinion - Informed Consent

FEB 25, 2017

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

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Appropriate Preoperative Assessment from the Ethics Committee

from Ethics Committee FEB 02, 2017

This podcast series form the Academy's Ethics Committee features experts who discuss ethical issues facing ophthalmologists. In this podcast, Drs. Dhindsa and Ciralsky discuss the appropriate preoperative assessment of the individual patient and Rule 6 of the Code of Eth…

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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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Advisory Opinion - Appropriate Examination and Treatment Procedures

SEP 10, 2016

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics addressing which examination and treatment procedures are considered appropriate and necessary.

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Comprehensive Guidelines for the Co-Management of Ophthalmic Postoperative Care

SEP 07, 2016

Comprehensive guidelines for the co-management of patients in the postoperative period.

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