O-7, r. 5.1 - Code of ethics of optometrists

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33. An optometrist must at all times safeguard professional independence, and must therefore in particular disregard any interference, refuse to subscribe to an agreement or accept a benefit likely to influence the performance of professional duties and obligations to the detriment of the patient, a group of individuals or a population.
An optometrist must ensure that a patient is given priority access to optometric services on the basis of criteria founded on optometric necessity.
O.C. 515-2018, s. 33.
In force: 2018-05-17
33. An optometrist must at all times safeguard professional independence, and must therefore in particular disregard any interference, refuse to subscribe to an agreement or accept a benefit likely to influence the performance of professional duties and obligations to the detriment of the patient, a group of individuals or a population.
An optometrist must ensure that a patient is given priority access to optometric services on the basis of criteria founded on optometric necessity.
O.C. 515-2018, s. 33.