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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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 policy outlines how and when the regulator will service notices electronically, how consent will be obtained, and the safeguards in place
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The PSA’s successful appeal overrules the regulator’s earlier determination on impairment of Fitness to Practise and sanction
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The regulator hopes registrant feedback will enable it to be more proactive in its approach
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Professional Standards Authority challenges adequacy of the nine-month suspension order issued by the regulator to Honey Rose
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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 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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Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns