An ethics case study in which a colleague seeks advice about operating on a family member.

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

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

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.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on how to determine the need for medical and surgical intervention.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics about the release and confidentiality of patient records, for the ethical ophthalmologist.

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

Ask the Ethicist column about patients requesting to be accompanied by their service animals, and how the ADA views such animals in non-public arenas.

Ask the Ethicist column about patients who refuse to abide by established safety protocols in the ophthalmic office and how to ethically resolve such dilemmas.

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