Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 430 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Chapter 430-3 - CODE OF ETHICS
Rule 430-3-.01 - Code of Ethics
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The following Code of Ethics is hereby adopted by the Board to govern and as a guide for the conduct of licensed Doctor of Optometry in the practice of optometry in this state. Each licensed Doctor of Optometry shall:
(a) keep the visual or optometric welfare of the patient uppermost at all times;
(b) promote in every possible way the better care of the health needs of the citizens of this state;
(c) enhance continuously their educational and technical proficiency to the end that their patients shall receive the benefits of all acknowledged improvements in visual care;
(d) see that no worthy person shall lack for optometric care regardless of the financial status of the person;
(e) advise each patient whenever consultation with an optometric colleague or referral for other professional care seems advisable;
(f) hold in professional confidence all information concerning a patient and use such data only for the benefit of the patient;
(g) conduct themselves as exemplary citizens;
(h) maintain their office and practice in harmony with true professional standards:
(i) maintain and promote cordial and useful mutual relationships with members of their profession and other professions for the interchange of information for the advantage of mankind;
(j) refrain from any exaggeration of a patient's condition.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-30-5.
