title: The development of the code of ethics for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
abstract: The circumstances leading to and the process of establishing a code of ethics for members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology are recounted by the original chairman of the Ethics Committee.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Bettman
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D004992:Ethics, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States