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Alberta Opticians Association Code of Ethics It shall be the IDEAL, the RESOLVE and the DUTY of each Optician to act in accordance with the following principles: 1. I shall keep the WELFARE of my customer/patient uppermost at all times, and shall continuously enhance my educational and technical proficiency in order that my customers/patients might receive the benefits of all acknowledged improvements in ophthalmic care. 2. I shall render my services to all my customers/patients with equal diligence, respect and without discrimination. 3. I have a duty to hold in strict CONFIDENCE all information acquired in the course of the professional relationship with my customer/patient, and shall not divulge any such information unless expressly authorized by my customer/patient, or by law. 4. I shall assist in MAINTAINING the integrity of the profession, shall contribute to, and participate in its activities. I shall encourage and participate in the education of all participants in the profession. 5. I shall foster good relationships among members of the ophthalmic professions, in order to facilitate inter-professional relationships and REFERRALS for the benefit of my customer/patient. 6. I shall be professionally responsible for all services rendered by myself or under my supervision. |
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