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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OT speaks to Scottish optometrist Kevin Wallace, and chair of Optometry Wales, Andrew Riley, about what it means to practise in different areas of the UK
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The GOC’s Alistair Bridge on the return of the Love Your Lenses campaign, which is helping practitioners to have a continuing conversation with patients about good contact lens care
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OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at customer complaints
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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
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It is time for optometrists and dispensing opticians to engage and take the lead in driving healthcare changes, Dr Helen Court concludes