Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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Clear communication and strong emphasis of the level of urgency is key, says the AOP’s Dr Peter Hampson
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OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, Visioncall’s David Knight addresses the issue of patient consent in care homes
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Head of policy and standards at the GOC, Marie Bunby, explains how registrants should approach raising a concern after witnessing a potentially dangerous situation
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The regulator hopes registrant feedback will enable it to be more proactive in its approach
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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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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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The Care and Quality Commission has fined Bradford Teaching Hospitals £1250 for failing to apologise to a family within a reasonable period of time
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More than half of customers surveyed through GOC research think opticians are being told to sell unnecessary products and services
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The GOC has published guidance to help registrants meet the professional duty of candour
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As the optical sector prepares to take a bigger role in primary care, Gareth Hadley highlights the rewards of joining the GOC’s Council