The Board shall, where appropriate, take appropriate measures in accordance with the Rules of Procedure. Each ABC Authorization Holder is legally and professionally required to report to the relevant government agency any evidence of which it has knowledge in connection with the alleged criminal conduct of an ABC Authorization Holder in connection with the practice of orthotics, prosthetics and/or pediatrics. Rule 8.1 Admission to the Bar and disciplinary matters Rule 8.2 Rule 8.3 Reporting of professional misconduct Rule 8.4 Misconduct Rule 8.5 Disciplinary authority; Unethical conduct may include violations of customs and professional practices, as well as actions that violate federal, state, and/or local laws and/or regulations. Failure to comply with this Code, including conduct that violates the moral principles, customs and practices of the profession, laws or regulations, may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the rules and procedures relating to the Code of Professional Liability (Rules). Disciplinary action depends on the circumstances and, but not limited to, how the conduct in question affects the dignity and integrity of the profession. The profession is primarily used to support patients in maintaining a functional life. The ABC Authorisation Holder is responsible for making the greatest possible effort to meet the patient`s orthopaedic, prosthetic and/or pedorthic requirements. How the patient is served is an essential factor for proper ethical professional conduct. Members of the profession are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical practices, including but not limited to reporting unethical practices in accordance with this Code.
This code, adopted by ABC, binds all holders of ABC credentials. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology • MIT 345 Rule 1.1 Rule of jurisdiction 1.2 Scope of representation and division of powers between client and lawyer Rule 1.3 Due diligence Rule 1.4 Disclosure rule 1.5 Fee rule 1.6 Confidentiality of information Rule 1.7 Conflict of interest: current clients Rule 1.8 Conflict of interest: Current clients: Special rules Rule 1.9 Obligations to former clients Rule 1.10 Attribution of conflicts of interest: General Rule Rule 1.11 Special conflicts of interest for former and current government officials and employees Rule 1.12 Former judge, arbitrator, mediator or other third party Neutral Rule 1.13 Organization as a client Rule 1.14 Reduced capacity Client Rule 1.15 Custody rule 1.16 Negative or termination representation Rule 1.17 Sale of legal practice Rule 1.18 Obligations to potential clients. Rule 6.1 Pro bono volunteer public service Rule 6.2 Acceptance of appointments Rule 6.3 Membership in the Legal Services Organization Rule 6.4 Legal reform activities affecting the interests of clients Rule 6.5 Limited non-profit and justice-oriented legal services programs The practice of orthotics, prosthetics and pedestals (profession) is a recognized related health profession. The holder of the ABC Credential has specific responsibilities to physicians and other duly authorized prescribers in health care, patients, the public, colleagues and the profession itself. These responsibilities must be fulfilled with honour and integrity to ensure public confidence in the profession. For the purposes of this Code of Professional Responsibility (Code), the term ABC Credential holder means any person, entity or organization that may or has applied for and received any of the certifications, accreditations or recognitions offered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC), including residents registered with the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE). As used in this document, the Committee refers to the CBA`s Professional Ethics Commission.
ABC RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FORM: 09-0001E v1.0.1 PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ©BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUE 2020. All rights reserved. Rule 2.1 Advisers Rule 2.2 (deleted) Rule 2.3 Valuation for third parties Rule 2.4 Lawyer acting as a third party Neutral rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a partner or supervising lawyer Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a subordinate lawyer Rule 5.3 Responsibilities relating to assistance to non-lawyers Rule 5.4 Professional independence of a lawyer Rule 5.5 Unauthorized exercise of law; Multi-jurisdictional legal practice Rule 5.6 Restrictions on the right to exercise rule 5.7 Responsibilities with respect to law-related services. Each ABC Accreditation Holder must promptly, completely and accurately disclose to ABC all investigations, results and actions of federal, state or local authorities: (i) orthopedic, prosthetic or pedorthic (OP&P) authorities or entities responsible for health licensing or monitoring or OP&P related licenses or certifications; (ii) government agency; (iii) quasi-governmental body; and/or (iv) Licensing Committee (individually an organization and collectively organizations). The ABC application holder`s disclosure obligation includes investigations conducted by federal, state or private payers. The ABC CRED holder disclosure requirement does not include general billing audits that are not specific to an ABC CRED holder. Each holder of ABC identification securities must make such a disclosure to ABC within 30 days of becoming aware of the commencement of an organization`s actions. Each ABC Certification holder must cooperate promptly and fully with ABC, the Committee and the Agencies.
