To facilitate the understanding of and compliance with the Code of Ethics, the Academy has issued the following Advisory Opinions interpreting the Rules of Ethics and applying them to practical situations.
Advertising Claims Containing Certain Potentially Misleading Phrases Appropriate Examination and Treatment Procedures Clinical Trials and Investigative Procedures Communications to the Public (PDF 112K) Delegated Services Disclosures of Professionally Related Commercial Relationships and Interests Employment and Referral Relationships between Ophthalmologists and Other Health Care Providers (PDF 72K) Ethical Obligations in a Managed Care Environment (PDF 104K) Informed Consent Learning New Techniques after Residency (PDF 40K) Postoperative Care (PDF 53K) Release and Confidentiality of Patient Records Unnecessary Surgery and Related Procedures (PDF 95K)
Advertising Claims Containing Certain Potentially Misleading Phrases
Appropriate Examination and Treatment Procedures
Clinical Trials and Investigative Procedures
Communications to the Public (PDF 112K)
Delegated Services
Disclosures of Professionally Related Commercial Relationships and Interests
Employment and Referral Relationships between Ophthalmologists and Other Health Care Providers (PDF 72K)
Ethical Obligations in a Managed Care Environment (PDF 104K)
Informed Consent
Learning New Techniques after Residency (PDF 40K)
Postoperative Care (PDF 53K)
Release and Confidentiality of Patient Records
Unnecessary Surgery and Related Procedures (PDF 95K)
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