Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator
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The General Optical Council has also released a set of updated statements, which now align with the College of Optometrists’ red-amber-green phase system
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The GOC has agreed to a “more flexible” approach to meeting logbook requirements in independent prescriber training, a decision expected to help optometrists complete their training
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The 2021 public perceptions research found that confidence in the profession remains high, also showing an increase in the numbers of people who would seek assistance from an optometrist in the first instance for eye issues
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The Professional Standards Authority, which oversees 10 regulators including the GOC, is reviewing whether its performance review process is fit for purpose
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Dr Anne Wright will follow Gareth Hadley as chair of the General Optical Council
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Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns
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Head of clinical and regulatory at the AOP, Henry Leonard, considers the importance of internal referrals, and offers tips for safe clinical practice
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ESR decision delayed, CET changes, and the regulator sees a spike in registration enquiries from Hong Kong optometrists