Code of
Ethics
It shall be the Ideal, the Resolve, and
the Duty of the Members of the American Optometric Association:
- TO KEEP their patients’ eye, vision, and general health paramount at all times;
- TO RESPECT the rights and dignity of patients regarding their health care decisions ;
- TO ADVISE their patients whenever consultation with, or referral to another optometrist or other health professional is appropriate;
- TO ENSURE confidentiality and privacy of patients' protected health and other personal information;
- TO STRIVE to ensure that all persons have access to eye, vision, and general health care;
- TO ADVANCE their professional knowledge and proficiency to maintain and expand competence to benefit their patients;
- TO MAINTAIN their practices in accordance with professional health care standards;
- TO PROMOTE ethical and cordial relationships with all members of the health care community;
- TO RECOGNIZE their obligation to protect the health and welfare of society; and
- TO CONDUCT themselves as exemplary citizens and professionals with honesty, integrity, fairness, kindness and compassion.
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