Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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College of Optometrists announces that 75% of pre-regs have passed the July OSCE
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The source of a potential data breach which has led to optometrists and optometry students in the US having Chase Amazon credit accounts opened in their names is currently unknown
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The optometrist found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter will seek leave to appeal
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Latest GOC meeting discusses public perception survey findings, enhanced services and education
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A petition into using the gross negligence manslaughter charge in criminal cases against healthcare workers has been established
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With 10 practitioners removed from the GOC registers in 2015, this most severe of sanctions remains the last resort for the regulator, asserts Lisa Davis
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Chartered accountant Mark Webster to be responsible for regulator’s finance and registration functions
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OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at accreditation for Minor Eye Condition Services (MECS)
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A competency framework for all prescribers, regardless of profession, has been restructured, updated and re-released
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Optometrist Honey Rose is found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter