About the Board
Code of Ethics
Certification is conditional on conduct. Diplomates commit to a code of ethics the Board enforces.
Diplomates are obligated to
- Represent their training, certification, and results truthfully in all advertising.
- Operate within their examined scope and refer beyond it.
- Use accredited facilities and qualified anesthesia providers.
- Obtain informed consent that honestly presents risks and alternatives, including the alternative of no treatment.
- Cooperate with Board review of ethics concerns.
Raising a concern
Anyone may raise a concern about a diplomate's conduct with the Board. Concerns are reviewed confidentially; outcomes can include remediation, suspension, or revocation of certification, which is then reflected in the public verification record.