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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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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
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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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