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    Ethics Statement - Understanding Rule 18 of the Code of Ethics
    NOV 22, 2019
    A description of how and why Rule 18 was created and how submissions will be adjudicated.
    Ethics Center
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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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    A Quick Guide to Antitrust Issues
    FEB 14, 2019
    A quick guide to antitrust issues provided by the Ethics Committee.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 193
    Bettman Ethics Education Lecture Program
    SEP 06, 2018
    Ethics lectures by Ethics Committee members at your institution or meeting, Jerome W. Bettman, Sr., MD Ethics Education Lecture Program.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 369
    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.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 105
    Information Statement - Unique Competence of the Ophthalmologist
    JUL 09, 2018
    Information Statement of the Ethics Committee on unique competence of the ophthalmologist.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 82
    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.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 35
    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.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 173
    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.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 109
    Comanagement of the Postoperative Patient 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. Chan and Siegfried discuss the newly revised Comprehensive Comanagement Guidelines for Ophthalmic Postoperative Care in rela…
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    Ask the Ethicist - Communication with Others During an Ethics Investigation
    OCT 03, 2016
    Ask the Ethicist: an ethics case study about communicating with Board members and others during an ethics investigation.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 15
    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.
    Ethics Center
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    Ask the Ethicist - Resignation During an Ethics Investigation
    MAY 01, 2016
    Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about the ramifications of resigning from the AAO during an ethics investigation.
    Ethics Center
    • Comments 0
    • Views 41
    Advisory Opinion - Release and Confidentiality of Patient Records
    APR 18, 2016
    Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics about the release and confidentiality of patient records, for the ethical ophthalmologist.
    Ethics Center
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    • Views 1410
    Code of Ethics
    JAN 20, 2016
    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.
    Ethics Center
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    Ask the Ethicist - Use of Mobile Devices in Clinical Care
    OCT 01, 2015
    Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about whether patients can ever be discussed via text without violating patient privacy.
    Ethics Center
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    • Views 271
    Ask the Ethicist - Your Duty to Report
    MAY 01, 2015
    Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about reporting an ophthalmologist for performing unnecessary surgery.
    Ethics Center
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    • Views 38
    Educational Activity - Professionalism and Collegiality
    OCT 10, 2014
    Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas in professionalism and collegiality using these presentations, case studies, and pre and post-test questions.
    Ethics Center
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    Code of Ethics - Professionalism and Collegiality
    OCT 10, 2014
    Code of Ethics, pertinent principles and rules related to professionalism and collegiality.
    Ethics Center
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    • Views 606
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