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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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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

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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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.

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Ask the Ethicist - Complications from Another Surgeon

MAR 01, 2015

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

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Code of Ethics - Unnecessary Procedures and Billing

OCT 10, 2014

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

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Fundamental Ethical Issues in Unnecessary Procedures and Billing

OCT 10, 2014

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

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Educational Activity - Unnecessary Procedures

OCT 10, 2014

Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas regarding potentially unnecessary procedures and using these presentations, case studies, and pre and post-test questions.

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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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