ASOPRS Code of Ethics

ASOPRS Code of Ethics (PDF - Updated May 2024)

Ethics Submission Process and Forms

ASOPRS' Ethics Committee accepts two types of submissions: those asking a question (an "inquiry") and those challenging the actions or behavior of an ASOPRS member (a "challenge").

Who may submit?

Inquiries or challenges may be submitted by anyone with a concern related to the ASOPRS Code of Ethics about an ASOPRS member. 

How do I submit an expert witness testimony challenge?

The Ethics Committee recognizes that expert witness testimony submissions are distinguishable in many ways from other submissions and has developed a specific submission form to enable these challenges to be submitted with specificity.

Submission Forms

There are three types of submission forms. One is for physicians, the second is for patients and the public, and the third is for expert witness testimony. Complete the proper form and upload any supporting material that you wish the Ethics Committee to review. Detailed information can be found on the forms themselves.

• Physician Submission Form 
• Patient Submission Form
• Expert Witness Testimony Submission Form
  
  

How are submissions handled by the Ethics Committee?

If a submission involves materials not in the public domain, the Ethics Committee may proceed only if the challenge is submitted in writing, is electronically attested to by the submitter, and the submitter agrees to be identified to the ASOPRS member who is the subject of the challenge. Typically, the Ethics Committee then forwards the submission to the challenged member and requests a response. If the challenge cannot be resolved through written communications, the Ethics Committee may hold a private adjudicative hearing to resolve concerns. Details of the investigative and hearing processes are set forth in the administrative procedures of the Code of Ethics.