Ethische Überlegungen in der Optometrie

Purpose: To consider how ethics would impact the clinical practice of Optometry. Material and Methods: A review of some of the ethical documents from the optometric profession over the past one hundred years was conducted. Additional literature related to ethics in general and in medicine was also examined. Results: There is a strong ethical component in health care. This is present in the optometric profession as well. It has evolved over the years as the profession has changed too. Many of the ways this should be incorporated into practice can be taken from the Optometric Oath of the American Optometric Association. Conclusion: Ethical behavior is part of being a HealthCare provider and needs to be a part of everything the Optometrist does. Practitioners are responsible for the soul of the Profession and should strive to leave it stronger than when they began to practice. Ethical standards are a part.