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Competency 2.4: The ability to make a judgement regarding referral and an understanding of referral pathways Referral of patients to another practitioner may be classed as an emergency, urgent or routine referral. You need to know when to refer the patient to the GP, Hospital Eye Service or another eye care practitioner. This competency examines your [...]
Competency 2.5 : The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the legal, professional and ethical obligations of a registered optometrist This competency looks at the trainee’s overall understanding of their professional obligations to their patients and to the public. There are three essential documents that you must read and in some part learn in order to [...]
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