Optometric Practice (Questions with 100% correct answers)

Tonometer not working, px can come back to have pressures taken another day? correct answers - A2.18. Need to be able to practice under current standards of practice - CC part 7. Not practice under conditions that could impede judgement. - If delegate to unqualified member of staff then the qualified practitioner is responsible. Customer complaint letter about bad timing in practice and that he wants to go online for to get glasses. correct answers -A2.19. The practice must have a complaints procedure available that encompasses all types of complaints. -Quality in Optometry has guidelines for complaints procedure. -Can contact the AOP for further and help and advice. Px Emails you about romantic interest. correct answers -A2.29. sexual relationships with a px will may always be inappropriate. -A2.25. If a practitioner is attracted to a px they can contact the AOP or the college for support. Clearvision solutions email you a bout £150 for every laser eye surgery referral. correct answers -A2.23- Decisions should be made primarily on the clinical need of the patient. Even if the patient will benefit from the procedure. -Unethical for practitioner to receive financial endorsement. Invitation letter to join the BCLA. correct answers -must join the GOC -must have insurance -joining the BCLA does have its benefits and CET available. Mrs Jones wants you to have a quick look at her eye. correct answers -college ethics - safety of the px and public is always the primary concern of the practitioner. - by having a 'quick look' is not following this. Contact lens re-book of complex kerratoconic that you have no experience in. Patient annoyed. correct answers -CC Part 10 - no advice, prescription or engaging in procedure above your level of competance. -A1.04. Seek further advice or refer -A1.06. Suitable training before engaging John Benton wants a copy of prescription sent to him by post. correct answers -A2.09 - you should preserve the privacy and confidentiality of all information obtained and only divulge information with the patients consent. -Quality in optometry have guidelines for a prescription request. learning disabilities, has cataract, do you tell patient despite the advice of the carer? correct answers -A4.11 - only with hold information that would cause serious harm, give all information needed to make a decision.